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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Vijay-led Tamil Nadu govt mandates Tamil Thai Vazhthu at official events

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday moved a resolution in the state assembly making the rendition of Tamil Thai Vazhthu, the state song, mandatory at the beginning of official programmes across the state, Times of India reported.

Moving the resolution, Vijay said his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government would not compromise on Tamil Nadu’s linguistic and cultural rights and urged legislators to put aside political differences to support the measure.

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