CHENNAI, DEC 17
‘Manuneedhi Chozhar’ MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu government, on Friday, announced ‘Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu,’ an invocation sung in praise of mother Tamil, as the state song, and directed that all present during its rendition should remain standing, indicating it was being given an anthem status.
The decision comes in the wake of the Madras High Court recently ruling that ‘Tamil Thai Vaazhthu’ is only a prayer song and not a national anthem and hence, there was no need for every one to remain in standing posture when it is rendered.
Chief Minister MK Stalin said a government order to this effect has been issued, mandating that all barring the differently abled persons should remain standing when the 55-second long song is sung.
Chief Minister @mkstalin announced that “The Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu” as state anthem of the Government of Tamil Nadu. #TNGovt
Also G.O issued that everyone stand up while singing . #ThamizhThaiVaazhthu pic.twitter.com/PaQ3Y4UIQy
— Karthik Muniyappan (@kartikMuniyapan) December 17, 2021
It should be sung before start of any functions in all educational institutions, universities, government offices, public sector undertakings and other public fora in the state, he said in a statement.
