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TN Assembly backs Tamil Thai Vazthu first at events
NDTV··10 Aug
The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution that Tamil Thai Vazthu be rendered first at government, education and public sector undertaking events statewide. Chief Minister Vijay moved the resolution, with DMK and AIADMK support. The vote comes amid a Centre July 9 advisory that the National Song be played first at such official functions.
Prism
What It Means For You
- People attending Tamil Nadu government, education or PSU events can note the Assembly wants Tamil Thai Vazthu played first.
- Anyone following Centre-state cultural directions can place this against the July 9 advisory on the National Song first.
- Residents can recall the song has been mandatory at such events since a 1970 government order and is the state song since 2021.
What's Happening
- The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution for Tamil Thai Vazthu to be rendered first at government, education and PSU events.
- Chief Minister Vijay moved the resolution; DMK and AIADMK supported it.
- The step comes amid a Centre July 9 advisory that the National Song be played first.
How State Song Rules Meet National Song Advisories
- Tamil Thai Vazthu has been mandatory at listed events under a 1970 government order and was named the state song in 2021.
- A unanimous Assembly resolution raises the political weight of keeping the state song first in the order of proceedings.
- The July 9 central advisory on the National Song is the immediate backdrop to the state move.
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