Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the passage of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "insulted Vande Mataram" by remaining absent from Parliament during discussions on the legislation.

Speaking to ANI in Mumbai, Raut questioned the Prime Minister's absence during the debate on the Bill.