CM Vijay likely to move resolution in Assembly emphasising on mandatory rendition of ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’ first
The move comes against the backdrop of a letter from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on July 9, asking the States and Union Ministries to “strictly comply” with its January 28 directive that the National Song, ‘Vande Mataram’, be played before the National Anthem at official events
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C. Vijay, is anticipated to introduce a resolution during the Assembly session on Monday, highlighting the importance of mandatorily singing the State Song, 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu', prior to the start of all official events conducted by educational institutions, universities, government offices, public sector undertakings, and other public institutions across the state.
This proposal follows a letter from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, dated July 9, urging all states and union ministries to adhere strictly to their January 28 directive regarding the National Song, 'Vande Mataram', being played before the National Anthem at official functions. In Tamil Nadu, a Government Order issued on November 23, 1970, previously mandated the singing of 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' at the beginning of official events.
The state government officially recognized 'Tamil Thaai Vazhthu' as the State Song on December 12, 2021, and subsequently, ordered it to be performed first at all official events.
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