Controversy Erupts Over Sequence of Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu During Ministers' Oath in Tamil Nadu
Row Over Sequence of Tamil Thaai Vaazthu at Ministers’ Oath, DMK Calls It 'Disrespect'
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A political controversy arose in Tamil Nadu after the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu was sung last during the swearing-in of new ministers, prompting criticism from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Left parties. They argue this sequence disrespects Tamil culture, with calls for the Tamil anthem to be prioritized at official events.
- 01The Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu was performed third in the order at the swearing-in ceremony, which DMK officials condemned as disrespectful.
- 02CPI state secretary M Veerapandian emphasized that the Tamil anthem should be prioritized, reflecting the sentiments of Tamil people.
- 03A similar controversy occurred during Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's swearing-in on May 10, where the Tamil anthem was also placed third.
- 04CM Vijay stated that the sequence was dictated by administrative protocol, with Vande Mataram sung first at events attended by the governor.
- 05Newly inducted TVK minister N Marie Wilson clarified that the event logistics were managed by the governor's office, not the state government.
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A political controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu after the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu (invocation song) was rendered last during the swearing-in ceremony of newly inducted ministers at Lok Bhavan. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party's organizing secretary, RS Bharathi, condemned the placement of the Tamil anthem third in the sequence, arguing it reflects a broader disrespect towards Tamil culture and the state's status. Left parties echoed this sentiment, asserting that the Tamil anthem should take precedence over national songs like Vande Mataram and Jana Gana Mana during official events. The swearing-in ceremony, which included 21 Tamil Maanila Congress (TVK) MLAs and two Congress legislators, was presided over by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. This incident follows a similar controversy during Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's swearing-in on May 10. CPI state secretary M Veerapandian urged that the Tamil anthem be given priority, while CM Vijay cited administrative protocol as the reason for the sequence. Newly appointed TVK minister N Marie Wilson defended the state government, stating that the event logistics were managed by the governor's office, distancing the government from the controversy.
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The controversy highlights ongoing tensions regarding the recognition and respect for Tamil culture in official state functions.
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