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Vijay's first day as CM and a Tamil Nadu song row: What happened?
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Vijay's first day as CM and a Tamil Nadu song row: What happened?

Times of India · May 11, 2026, 4:41 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Tamil Nadu's chief minister's swearing-in ceremony sparked controversy as the state song 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' was placed third, after the national song and anthem. This deviation from tradition, where the state song usually begins government events, drew strong objections from CPI and the ruling T

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