Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna blames Centre circular for 'Thamizhthai Vaazhthu' protocol shift; vows return to traditional practice

May 10, 2026

In a post on X, Arjuna recognised the Tamil invocation song as a state anthem, which naturally assumes priority in the state. He clarified...

Tamil Nadu CPI Secy M Veerapandiyan flags concerns over 'Thamizhthai Vaazhthu' sung third at CM Vijay's swearing-in

May 10, 2026

He asked the newly formed TVK government to respond to the matter and urged the CM and the Pro-term Speaker to ensure that 'Tamil...

Madras HC to begin Independence Day event with Vande Mataram, days after TN order on Tamil Thai Vaazhthu

Aug 14, 2026

The circular comes days after the Tamil Nadu government issued a Government Order mandating that "Tamil Thai Vaazhthu" be sung first at all state...

MK Stalin takes on Governor Ravi accuses centre of not doing enough for Tamil

Oct 19, 2024

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister MK Stalin on fired back at state's governor on social media, after the governor accused the Chief Minister of disrespecting...