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Tamil Nadu makes Tamil Thaai Vazhthu first at official events, escalating language politics
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Tamil Nadu’s anthem order will become a fresh Centre-state flashpoint if Delhi pushes back.

The vote is a symbolic but potent assertion of state identity, and it could trigger another round of Centre-state friction over protocol, language and cultural primacy.

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The vote is a symbolic but potent assertion of state identity, and it could trigger another round of Centre-state friction over protocol, language and cultural primacy.

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Tamil Nadu’s Assembly unanimously passed a resolution making Tamil Thaai Vazhthu the first song at government events, schools, universities, offices and public sector units. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay led the move with backing from DMK and AIADMK legislators, framing it as a defense of linguistic and cultural rights. The resolution lands after the Union Home Affairs Ministry told states to follow its directive that Vande Mataram be played before the national anthem at official events.

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Tamil Nadu makes Tamil Thaai Vazhthu first at official events, escalating language politics

The Assembly unanimously backed Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s resolution, turning a cultural move into a state-rights statement.

Hindustan Times·1h ago
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