{
  "id": 17653818,
  "title": "Aadhav Arjuna calls for a separate flag for Tamil Nadu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/aadhav-arjuna-calls-for-a-separate-flag-for-tamil-nadu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T18:14:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/aadhav-arjuna-calls-for-a-separate-flag-for-tamil-nadu/article71654104.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Public Works Minister Aadhav Arjuna proposed a separate flag for Tamil Nadu during a meeting marking Tamil Nadu Day on November 1, 2026. The minister argued that the Tamil language should be given prominence on the flag, similar to other states' flags. Arjuna advocated for a law to be enacted for the flag, which should be hoisted by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on November 1 and July 18 each year. He suggested that every house in Tamil Nadu should display the flag, aiming to showcase the greatness of Tamils and their language. Arjuna believed schools were promoting an incorrect notion that only English could lead to employment opportunities and urged a change in this perception. He also called for a shift in pride in speaking English, citing examples from other countries like China and France where people do not abandon their mother tongues. The minister reiterated the importance of the two-language policy, emphasizing that English is useful for commerce and trade. He stressed that a child born in Tamil Nadu should learn Tamil, and children of politicians and civil servants should opt for Tamil medium education.",
  "summary": "He says a law should be enacted to provide for the flag, and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay should hoist it on November 1 and July 18",
  "key_points": [
    "Aadhav Arjuna proposes a separate flag for Tamil Nadu.",
    "Tamil language to be given prominence on the flag.",
    "Law to be enacted for the flag to be hoisted annually."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}