Convocation Boycotted Over 'Vande Mataram' In Tamil Nadu? Politics Erupts Ahead Of Parliament Debate
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the order in which Vande Mataram, the Anthem and Tamil Thai Vazhthu were played during
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the order in which Vande Mataram, the Anthem and Tamil Thai Vazhthu were played during a university convocation attended by the Governor. The TVK government and Opposition leaders have accused the Governor of undermining Tamil identity after the state anthem was played last, prompting ministers and MLAs to boycott the event.
The row comes just ahead of a crucial Rajya Sabha debate on the Prevention of Insult to Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to extend legal protection to Vande Mataram, setting the stage for another political showdown. Times Now - Times Now News channel examines news with in-depth analysis.
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