Madras High Court to play Vande Mataram during Independence Day 2026 celebrations
However, Bar members express concern over absence of any mention about the playing of State song Tamil Thai Vazhthu
The Madras High Court has announced its decision to incorporate the national song Vande Mataram before the national anthem during the Independence Day celebrations in 2026. This announcement comes in response to a directive from the Centre under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026' to commemorate 150 years of Vande Mataram. The High Court's Registrar General, Deepthi Arivunithi, issued the circular stating that the singing or playing of Vande Mataram would precede the national anthem, flag hoisting, and other festivities.
However, the circular did not mention the inclusion of the state song Tamil Thai Vazhthu, leading to concerns among legal professionals. The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court Bar Association has written to the Registrar General, urging the inclusion of Tamil Thai Vazhthu as part of the celebrations, emphasizing its significance as a symbol of Tamil identity, heritage, and linguistic culture.
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