Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution: State song must be sung first
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly resolution makes “Tamil Thai Vazhthu (Invocation to mother Tamil)” compulsory before programmes in multiple public institutions.
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What happened: Tamil Nadu Assembly makes the state song compulsory before programmes
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly adopted a unanimous resolution requiring the state song “Tamil Thai Vazhthu (Invocation to mother Tamil)” to be sung first before the start of programmes in public institutions.
The resolution covers programmes in educational institutions, universities, government offices, public sector undertakings, and other public institutions.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay moved the resolution. The resolution says the state song expresses respect for the Tamil language and Tamil culture and aims to preserve Tamil Nadu’s cultural identity.
Background and earlier actions cited in the resolution
The resolution describes Tamil as an ancient classical language and Tamil civilization as one of the oldest cultural traditions.
