CM Vijay raises Tamil Thai Vazhthu song protocol issue with Centre during Delhi visit

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has said that the Tamil Thai Vazhthu, the State Invocation Song, has traditionally been sung at the start of all government functions in Tamil Nadu.

However, he noted that following a circular issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs in January this year, the National Song has been performed first at certain official events.

In this context, the Chief Minister has urged the Ministry of Home Affairs to issue a clear clarification allowing the Tamil Thai Vazhthu to continue being sung at the beginning of government programmes across the state.

CM Vijay on Wednesday met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Seva Teerth in New Delhi, during his first official visit to the national capital after assuming office earlier this month.

During his visit, Vijay also visited the Tamil Nadu House in Delhi, where he received a guard of honour.

According to the sources, CM Vijay is also expected to meet Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

He will also meet senior Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge at 10, Janpath. A poster with a picture of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Vijay was seen outside 10, Janpath.