Vijay Brings Up Vande Mataram Row In Meeting With PM, Wants State Song Sung First
Vijay Brings Up Vande Mataram Row In Meeting With PM, Wants State Song Sung First Published By, Last Updated: May 27, 2026, 19:41 IST The
Vijay Brings Up Vande Mataram Row In Meeting With PM, Wants State Song Sung First Published By, Last Updated: May 27, 2026, 19:41 IST The issue was among several cultural and administrative concerns flagged by Vijay in his first official meeting with the Prime Minister. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay meets PM Modi. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay raised the ongoing controversy over the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ before the state invocation song ‘Tamil Thai Vaazhthu’ during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The issue, which has sparked a political row in Tamil Nadu, was among several cultural and administrative concerns flagged by Vijay in his first official meeting with the Prime Minister after assuming office earlier this month.
Vijay submitted a detailed memorandum covering multiple state-related demands, but the sequence of songs at official government functions- particularly the precedence given to ‘Vande Mataram’- emerged as a key point of contention during the discussions. Read more: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Meets PM Modi In Maiden Delhi Visit, Pushes For Mekedatu Issue Resolution The controversy centres around the order followed at recent official events in Tamil Nadu, where ‘Vande Mataram’ was sung before ‘Tamil Thai Vaazhthu’, the traditional state invocation song. The issue first escalated after similar complaints were raised during a swearing-in ceremony, triggering criticism from opposition parties and renewed debate over cultural identity and administrative protocol in the state.
What Vijay Told PM Modi Vijay flagged concerns over the inconsistency in protocol being followed at official events in Tamil Nadu. He also sought clarity from the Centre on whether the established practice of beginning state functions with ‘Tamil Thai Vaazhthu’ could continue without deviation. The Chief Minister’s intervention comes amid rising political friction in the state, with parties accusing each other of either disregarding Tamil traditions or misinterpreting national protocol requirements. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Tamil Nadu, India, India First Published: May 27, 2026, 19:36 IST News india Vijay Brings Up Vande Mataram Row In Meeting With PM, Wants State Song Sung First Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.
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