The party strongly objected to Tamil Thai Vazhthu being relegated to third position in the programme order, following "Vande Mataram" and the national tune. The CPI termed this arrangement a clear violation of the established State tradition and cultural practice that has been followed for decades.
Chennai: The Communist Party of India (CPI) has called upon Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and the State government to restore Tamil Thai Vazhthu to its traditional first position in all official government functions, citing deviations from established protocol during recent ceremonies.
In a statement released on Sunday, the CPI Tamil Nadu unit expressed concern over the altered sequence during the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister and Ministers. The party pointed out that the event departed from the long-standing Tamil Nadu government protocol which traditionally begins official functions with Tamil Thai Vazhthu and concludes with the National Anthem.
The party strongly objected to Tamil Thai Vazhthu being relegated to third position in the programme order, following "Vande Mataram" and the national tune. The CPI termed this arrangement a clear violation of the established State tradition and cultural practice that has been followed for decades.
The statement demanded clarity from the government regarding who authorized this change in protocol. The party questioned the decision-making process that led to the alteration of the traditional order and sought accountability from those responsible for implementing the modified sequence.
The CPI specifically urged the government to ensure that Tamil Thai Vazhthu is accorded its rightful first position during Monday's Assembly swearing-in ceremony. The party emphasized that this restoration should not be limited to a single event but must be maintained at all future government functions and official ceremonies.
The issue highlights the sensitivity surrounding cultural and linguistic traditions in Tamil Nadu, where Tamil Thai Vazhthu holds deep cultural significance and is considered an expression of Tamil pride and identity. The party's intervention reflects broader concerns about maintaining State traditions in official protocols.
The CPI's demand comes at a crucial time when the new government is establishing its administrative practices and setting precedents for future official functions. The party's statement serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving long-standing cultural protocols in governmental ceremonies.
In a statement released on Sunday, the CPI Tamil Nadu unit expressed concern over the altered sequence during the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister and Ministers. The party pointed out that the event departed from the long-standing Tamil Nadu government protocol which traditionally begins official functions with Tamil Thai Vazhthu and concludes with the National Anthem.
The party strongly objected to Tamil Thai Vazhthu being relegated to third position in the programme order, following "Vande Mataram" and the national tune. The CPI termed this arrangement a clear violation of the established State tradition and cultural practice that has been followed for decades.
The statement demanded clarity from the government regarding who authorized this change in protocol. The party questioned the decision-making process that led to the alteration of the traditional order and sought accountability from those responsible for implementing the modified sequence.
The CPI specifically urged the government to ensure that Tamil Thai Vazhthu is accorded its rightful first position during Monday's Assembly swearing-in ceremony. The party emphasized that this restoration should not be limited to a single event but must be maintained at all future government functions and official ceremonies.
The issue highlights the sensitivity surrounding cultural and linguistic traditions in Tamil Nadu, where Tamil Thai Vazhthu holds deep cultural significance and is considered an expression of Tamil pride and identity. The party's intervention reflects broader concerns about maintaining State traditions in official protocols.
The CPI's demand comes at a crucial time when the new government is establishing its administrative practices and setting precedents for future official functions. The party's statement serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving long-standing cultural protocols in governmental ceremonies.