DMK Backs Assembly Resolution Demanding Legal Protection for Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu

In the Tamil Nadu Assembly in Chennai on Monday, DMK MLA Govichezhiyan extended the opposition party’s full support to a special resolution moved by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The resolution seeks to institutionalise the singing of 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' at government and public functions across the state.

Speaking on the floor of the Assembly, Govichezhiyan called for stronger legal safeguards to ensure that the issue of the state anthem is not subjected to repeated changes in the future. He stated that 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' should be given permanent and firm statutory protection so that no one can violate its provisions in the future.

Addressing the lawmakers, Govichezhiyan highlighted that the sentiment of being Tamil, the Tamil language, and the identity of Tamil Nadu are matters of common pride that cut across political differences. He stressed that these cultural identity markers unite representatives regardless of political affiliations.

During his speech, the DMK legislator recalled that the government had previously issued an official order on December 17, 2021, which made the singing of 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' mandatory at government functions.

Govichezhiyan also acknowledged the historical contributions of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and the Dravidian movement toward protecting the rights of the Tamil language and securing due recognition for it. He stated that upholding Tamil and safeguarding the rights of Tamils, while taking everyone along, have been the fundamental principles of the Dravidian movement.