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Tamil Nadu makes singing state song first mandatory at events
The Tamil Nadu government has mandated that the state song 'Tamil Thaai Vazhthu' be sung first at all official events, including government functions, educational institutions, and public sector undertakings. The order, issued…
The Story in Brief
The Tamil Nadu government has mandated that the state song 'Tamil Thaai Vazhthu' be sung first at all official events, including government functions, educational institutions, and public sector undertakings. The order, issued by Chief Secretary M Sai Kumar on August 12, follows a unanimous Assembly resolution moved by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on August 10.
The directive requires standing while the anthem is rendered, exempting differently-abled persons. The song, from the 1891 play Manonmaniam, has been official since December 17, 2021. The resolution came after the Union Home Ministry's communication on July 9, 2026, regarding state anthem singing, Deccan Herald reports.
The Indian Opinion
The order is being spun as a Dravidian identity push, but the resolution was unanimous and the song has been official since 2021. The real test is implementation: will schools and PSUs actually follow the sequence, or will this become another circular gathering dust? Watch for the first fine or notice on a violator.
Source: deccanherald.com
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