Tamil Nadu Minister Confirms Continuation of Traditional Song Practices at Official Functions
Tradition of singing Tamil Thaai Vazhthu at beginning, National Anthem at end will continue, says Minister Aadhav Arjuna
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Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna announced that the state will uphold the tradition of singing 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' at the start and the National Anthem at the end of official events. This decision follows criticism of a recent ceremony that altered this order, which the government deems unacceptable.
- 01Tamil Nadu will continue the tradition of singing 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' first and the National Anthem last at official functions.
- 02The Minister emphasized the historical significance of 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' as the state song.
- 03Recent changes at a swearing-in ceremony sparked criticism from ruling allies.
- 04The government plans to address the issue with the Union Government for consistency across states.
- 05The Minister reiterated the collective sentiment of the Tamil Nadu populace regarding state song protocols.
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On May 10, 2026, Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna reaffirmed the state's commitment to the tradition of performing 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' at the beginning and the National Anthem at the end of official functions. This statement came after a recent swearing-in ceremony led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, which controversially featured 'Vande Mataram' first, followed by the National Anthem and 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' as the third song. The Minister criticized this deviation from tradition, asserting that 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' embodies over a century of pride and has been designated as the state song. He stated that the new TVK-led government does not support this recent change and plans to maintain the established order in future events. Furthermore, he indicated that the government intends to communicate with the Union Government to ensure that state songs are honored at the beginning of official functions across India, reflecting the unified sentiment of the Tamil Nadu populace.
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The decision to uphold traditional song practices reinforces cultural identity and pride among the Tamil Nadu populace.
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