TVK Blames Governor’s Office As Tamil Anthem Row Explodes After Vijay’s Oath Ceremony

A political controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu after “Vande Mataram” was played before the national anthem and Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu during Chief Minister Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony. TVK clarified that the sequence was followed under instructions from the Governor’s office and said the format was “not suitable for Tamil Nadu.” Alliance partners CPI and VCK criticised the move and demanded explanations. The row has now triggered a wider debate over Tamil identity, Dravidian political traditions, and the symbolic direction of Vijay’s new government. Watch