The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution to make the singing of 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu', the state anthem, mandatory at all official functions and educational institutions across the state.
The resolution was moved by leader Vijay and received support from both the DMK and AIADMK, reflecting a cross-party consensus on promoting the state's mother tongue.
The legislative move aims to institutionalize respect for the anthem, which is described by proponents as being as pure and significant as a mother.