# Tamil Nadu mandates Tamil Thaai Vazhthu as first song at all official events 2026-08-13T00:17:17+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The Tamil Nadu government has ordered that the state song, Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, be sung first at all public, educational, and government functions. The Government 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 applies to all universities, schools, government offices, and public sector undertakings. It exempts differently-abled persons from standing while the song is being rendered. The order also references a July 9 communication from the Union Home Ministry about the singing of the state anthem. ## Coverage - deccanchronicle.com - newindianexpress.com Tags: government order, language politics, Tamil anthem, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Thai Vazhthu Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tamil-nadu-makes-tamil-anthem-mandatory-first-at-all-state-events/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tamil-nadu-makes-tamil-anthem-mandatory-first-at-all-state-events/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.