News India » Tamil Nadu » Music: Tamil Nadu state song row overshadows Vijay’s first day as CM, TVK responds as CPI demands answers | What we know
During Vijay's swearing-in ceremony, ‘Vande Mataram’ was played first, followed by the National Anthem, while ‘Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu’ came third.
News India » Tamil Nadu » Music: Tamil Nadu's new CM Vijay breaks 50-year tradition with 'Vande Mataram' at swearing-in ceremony, sparks row
The decision to play the song was implemented in accordance with a directive issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on January 28. That directive made it mandatory to sing the original and ...
News India » Tamil Nadu » Music: Tamil anthem row erupts after 'Tamil Thai Valthu' played third at Vijay oath ceremony
Departing from Tamil Nadu’s long-standing practice of opening official events with ‘Tamil Thai Valthu’ and concluding with the National Anthem, Sunday’s swearing-in ceremony began with ‘Vande Mataram’ ...
News India » Tamil Nadu » Music: Vijay's first day as CM and a Tamil Nadu song row: What happened?
Tamil Nadu's chief minister's swearing-in ceremony sparked controversy as the state song 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' was placed third, after the national song and anthem. This deviation from tradition, ...
News India » Tamil Nadu » Music: Ilaiyaraaja shares a song with Vijay's old movie photo ahead of Tamil Nadu results, ‘This nation is waiting with hope’
Ilaiyaraaja’s YouTube post featuring Vijay and the song “Chinna Thambi Unnai Nambi” has sparked debate ahead of Tamil Nadu election results, with many reading political meaning into the timing.
News India » Tamil Nadu » Music: Row over Tamil Nadu state song being played after national anthem, Vande Mataram at ministers' oath event
P Shanmugam said that the issue had already been raised with the CM, who clarified that Vande Mataram would be played first at all events attended by Governor ...
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