During the swearing-in ceremony of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, a controversy arose regarding the order of songs played. CPI state secretary M Veerapandiyan criticized the protocol that placed the national song 'Vande Mataram' first, followed by the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana', with the state song 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' in third place. He argued that this order violates Tamil Nadu's tradition, where the state song is typically played first. Veerapandiyan called for accountability from the Tamil Nadu government, urging that the state song be prioritized in future events. This incident aligns with a recent directive from the Union home ministry, which mandates the full version of 'Vande Mataram' at formal events as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the song. Furthermore, the Union Cabinet is considering amendments to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, which would impose penalties for insults to 'Vande Mataram', similar to those for the national anthem. Despite the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party not securing a majority in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, Vijay managed to form a government with support from various parties, including Congress and CPI.