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21 Tamil Nadu MPs request Governor to restore state anthem as first song at events

Twenty-one members of parliament from Tamil Nadu have written to the state Governor requesting that the state anthem, Tamizh Thai Vaazhthu, be sung first at official state events. The MPs stated that current Raj Bhavan orders have resulted in the ceremony opening with Vande Mataram, followed by the National Anthem, with the state anthem being relegated to the third position.

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Manmohan Singh lighting the lamp at the inauguration of the new building of the Ramanujan Centre for Higher Mathematics, at Alagappa University, Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu. The Govern
File photo: Prime Minister's Office / GODL-India, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

Twenty-one members of parliament from Tamil Nadu have submitted a formal letter to the state Governor regarding the protocol for state events. The MPs requested that the state anthem, Tamizh Thai Vaazhthu, be restored as the first song performed during official ceremonies. They expressed concern that recent Raj Bhavan orders have changed the order of proceedings, placing the state anthem after Vande Mataram and the National Anthem.

The request highlights a recurring debate regarding the protocol and status of the state anthem in Tamil Nadu. The MPs, including P Chidambaram, are seeking to ensure that the state anthem is given priority in the sequence of official functions. This move reflects ongoing political discussions in the state concerning the appropriate order of ceremonial songs.

Key Facts

  1. 21 MPs from Tamil Nadu signed the letter to the Governor.
  2. The MPs requested that Tamizh Thai Vaazhthu be sung first at state events.
  3. Current protocols place the state anthem third after Vande Mataram and the National Anthem.
  4. P Chidambaram is among the MPs who signed the letter.

The Timeline3

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  1. 6 Aug

    1. UjAmar Ujala
      सम्मान बनाम प्रोटोकॉल: तमिलनाडु राज्य गीत को लेकर फिर गरमाई राजनीति; 21 सांसदों ने राज्यपाल को लिखा पत्र
    2. ToIndia Today
      21 Tamil Nadu MPs write to Governor to restore state anthem as first song at events
    3. HTHindustan Times
      21 MPs seek Tamil Nadu anthem to be sung first at state events, write to governor

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