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Tamil Nadu mandates Tamil Thaai Vazhthu as first song at all official events
Tamil Nadu mandates Tamil Thaai Vazhthu as first song at all official events
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Some narratives paint this as a unilateral show of Tamil pride against the Centre, but the order was triggered by a July 9 Union Home Ministry communication on the state anthem. The Assembly resolution simply codified a practice in place since 1970. The real test is whether schools and offices follow the sequence without discord or delay. Will neighbouring states see this as precedent or provocation? That answer lies in the next inter-state cultural event.
Sources (2): deccanchronicle.com, newindianexpress.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
