'Our mother tongue is as pure as our mother': Vijay moves Tamil state song resolution

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday (August 10, 2026) unanimously adopted a resolution for Tamil Thai Vazhthu to be mandatorily sung first before the commencement of programmes in all educational institutions, universities, government offices, public sector undertakings, and other public institutions in the State.

The government resolution, moved by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, emphasised that Tamil Thai Vazhthu was an expression of respect for the Tamil language and Tamil culture.

The resolution said the move was in accordance with the linguistic and cultural rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India and aimed at preserving the cultural identity of Tamil Nadu. “Tamil is not just a language, but our life and emotion,” he added.