Tamil NaduMonday, 10 August 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution makes Tamil Thai Vazhthu first at all official and educational events
The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously resolved on August 10, 2026 to make Tamil Thai Vazhthu the first song at institutions and government events.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On August 10, 2026, the Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution moved by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to make Tamil Thai Vazhthu the first song before programmes in educational institutions, universities, government offices, public sector undertakings and other public institutions.
Key specifics
- The resolution covered educational institutions, universities, government offices and PSUs in Tamil Nadu.
- Tamil Thai Vazhthu was taken from Manonmaniam, written by Manonmaniam Sundaranar in 1891.
- A government order on singing it first at government functions came into effect on November 23, 1970.
- The DMK government issued an order recognising it as the State song on December 12, 2021.
- A Union Home Ministry letter dated July 9, 2026 made observations on the rendering of the State song.
Exam lens
Polity and culture question type: identify the dates 1891, 1970, 2021 and 2026, and remember that Tamil Thai Vazhthu is linked to Manonmaniam Sundaranar and State song recognition.