CM Vijay likely to move resolution in Assembly emphasising on mandatory rendition of ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’ first

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is predicted to maneuver a decision within the Meeting on Monday (August 10, 2026), emphasising the State Music, ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’ (invocation to mother Tamil), be mandatorily sung earlier than the graduation of programmes held by all academic establishments, universities, authorities places of work, public sector undertakings and different public establishments within the State.

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The transfer comes towards the backdrop of a letter from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on July 9, asking the States and Union Ministries to “strictly comply” with its January 28 directive that the Nationwide Music, ‘Vande Mataram’, be performed earlier than the Nationwide Anthem at official occasions.

In Tamil Nadu, a Authorities Order was issued on November 23, 1970, stipulating that ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’ be sung on the graduation of official occasions. On December 12, 2021, the State authorities formally recognised ‘Tamil Thaai Vazhthu’ because the State Music and ordered that it’s rendered first in any respect official occasions.

In opposition to this backdrop, the State authorities is learnt to be bringing the decision within the Meeting.