India news Live Updates, 10 August 2026: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s resolution to make state anthem a must unanimously passed in Assembly

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay moved a resolution in the Assembly to mandate the state song at the beginning of official events and government functions.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay moved a government resolution in the Assembly to mandate that the state song, Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, be sung first at the beginning of all official events, conducted at educational institutions, universities, government offices and public sector undertakings. This move comes as the Union Home Affairs Ministry issued a latest advisory asking the states and union territories to “strictly comply” with the January 28 directive that the National Song Vande Mataram be played before the National Anthem at official events.

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Aug 10, 2026 11:11 AM IST
Vande Mataram row: CPI(M) MP John Brittas opposes full rendition

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"See, we have a view on Vande Mataram. We have been always saying that two stanzas of Vande Mataram is a settled issue. If the Kerala government wants to have this full Vande Mataram sung, we will oppose it. Now, some Congress leaders say that they will not sing full Vande Mataram. Let these Congress leaders impress upon their own state government and also oppose the circular that has been issued by the Chief Secretary at the behest of the Chief Minister," said Brittas.

Aug 10, 2026 11:01 AM IST
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Aug 10, 2026 10:56 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM's resolution on Tamil Thaai Vazhthu unanimously passed in Assembly

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's resolution on Tamil Thaai Vazhthu unanimously passed in the Assembly.

Aug 10, 2026 10:54 AM IST
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Aug 10, 2026 10:18 AM IST
'Tamil Thai Vazhthu must hold the first place in Tamil Nadu,' says Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in the State Assembly said, "Tamil means pride, Tamil means power. The moment you say 'Tamil', the entire Tamil Nadu will come together and stand as one. Tamil Thai Vazhthu must hold the first place in Tamil Nadu. Giving first place to Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu is our state right. Saying that Tamil Thai Vazhthu should be sung first does not need to become a political debate. Leaving aside party differences, all members must come together and extend their support to this resolution."

Aug 10, 2026 09:59 AM IST
TN CM moves resolution in Assmebly mandating Tamil Thaai Vazhthu rendition

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay moved a government resolution in the Assembly to mandate that the state song, Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, be sung first at the beginning of all official events, educational institutions, universities, government offices, and public sector undertakings.

Both DMK and AIADMK legislators backed the TVK government’s resolution.

This move comes as the Union Home Affairs Ministry issued a latest advisory asking the states and union territories to "strictly comply" with the January 28 directive that the National Song Vande Mataram be played before the National Anthem at official events.

Aug 10, 2026 09:46 AM IST
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