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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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
- 21 MPs from Tamil Nadu signed the letter to the Governor.Source not recorded
- The MPs requested that Tamizh Thai Vaazhthu be sung first at state events.Source not recorded
- Current protocols place the state anthem third after Vande Mataram and the National Anthem.Source not recorded
- P Chidambaram is among the MPs who signed the letter.Source not recorded
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