T.N. CM Vijay cites 2021 Assembly centenary event to counter Opposition over National Anthem row (opens original article in a new tab)

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay defended the recent singing of the National Anthem twice during a Governor's address by referencing a 2021 event where it was also performed twice, countering opposition claims of violating conventions.

• T.N. CM Vijay cited the 2021 Assembly centenary event to defend the singing of the National Anthem twice during a recent Governor's address.
• Vijay stated that the Tamil Thaai Vazhthu was sung after the National Anthem during the 2021 centenary celebrations, which he argued showed the practice was not new.
• Opposition parties claimed the National Anthem was improperly sung twice and that it altered established conventions.