# Tamil Thaai Vazhthu now mandatory first at all official events 2026-08-13T08:53:47+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The Tamil Nadu government on August 12 mandated that the state song, Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, be sung first at all official events, including government offices, educational institutions, and public sector undertakings. The order, issued by Chief Secretary M Sai Kumar, follows a unanimous Assembly resolution moved by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on August 10 that declared Tamil an ancient classical language. Hours later, the Madras High Court revised its Independence Day circular to include Tamil Thaai Vazhthu first, followed by Vande Mataram and the national anthem. The earlier version had omitted the state song, prompting the Madurai Bench Bar Association to write to the Registrar General, calling it an enduring symbol of Tamil identity. The Centre had earlier issued an advisory for the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com - thehindu.com Tags: Assembly resolution, GO, official events, state anthem, Tamil Nadu Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tamil-nadu-makes-singing-state-song-first-mandatory-at-events/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tamil-nadu-makes-singing-state-song-first-mandatory-at-events/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.