Controversy Erupts Over State Song Order at Tamil Nadu CM's Oath Ceremony
‘Inappropriate For Tamil Nadu’: Row Erupts After State Song Played Third At Vijay's Oath Ceremony
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The swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, sparked controversy after the state song, 'Tamizh Thai Vazhthu', was played third, contrary to tradition. Critics, including the Communist Party of India (CPI), condemned the deviation from established protocol, calling for a return to customary practices in future events.
- 01The state song was played third, after 'Vande Mataram' and the national anthem.
- 02This deviation from tradition has drawn criticism from various political groups.
- 03CPI Secretary M Veerapandiyan emphasized the need for the state song to be prioritized in future events.
- 04Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna blamed the Union Government's circular for the change.
- 05The event marked a significant political shift with Vijay becoming the first CM from a party other than DMK or AIADMK in nearly 70 years.
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The swearing-in of C Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium led to a political uproar when the state song, 'Tamizh Thai Vazhthu', was played third, following 'Vande Mataram' and the national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana'. This alteration from the traditional order, where the state song is typically performed first, prompted strong criticism from the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the Communist Party of India (CPI). CPI Secretary M Veerapandiyan expressed that this change violated established conventions and demanded an explanation from the Tamil Nadu government. He urged that the state song should be sung first in future legislative sessions. Minister Aadhav Arjuna defended the state song's historical significance and criticized the new arrangement as inappropriate, attributing the change to a circular from the Union Government. He assured that the traditional order would be restored in future events. Vijay's swearing-in marks a significant political change, as he is the first Chief Minister from a party other than the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) or All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in nearly 70 years.
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This controversy highlights the importance of cultural traditions in Tamil Nadu and may influence how state ceremonies are conducted in the future.
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