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CM Vijay Likely to Move Resolution in Assembly Emphasising on Mandatory Rendition of ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’ First
The resolution would extend the State Song’s mandatory first performance to schools, universities and government offices after a Home Ministry letter on song protocols.
On Monday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay moved a resolution in the State Legislative Assembly mandating the State Song, "Tamil Thai Vazhthu," be sung first at all educational institutions, government offices, and public sector undertakings.
The invocation to Mother Tamil was first brought into practice through a Government Order issued on November 23, 1970, before the State government officially accorded "Tamil Thai Vazhthu" the status of State Song on December 12, 2021.
Citing linguistic and cultural rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India, the Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution emphasizes that "Tamil Thai Vazhthu" is an expression of respect for the Tamil language and culture.
This move follows a July 9 letter from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs requesting compliance with a January 28 directive to play "Vande Mataram" before the National Anthem at official events.
Minister Aadhav Arjuna confirmed the tradition of singing the State Song at the beginning of events and the National Anthem at the end will continue, preserving the established State practice.