MUTA condemns relegation of ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’ at MSU convocation, demands govt. intervention
The Madurai Kamaraj, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Teachers’ Association (MUTA) has protested the relegation of the Tamil state song 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' at an upcoming university convocation. The association claims the university's decision to prioritize 'Vande Mataram' and the National Anthem over the state song is an affront to Tamil culture and state autonomy.
Why it matters
This incident reflects ongoing tensions between state-level cultural identity and central government-aligned administrative protocols in India.
The Madurai Kamaraj, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Mother Teresa, Alagappa, Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Education and Anna University Teachers’ Association (MUTA) have condemned the announcement regarding the sequencing of invocation songs for the upcoming 33rd convocation ceremony of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU), scheduled to be held on July 28.
In a press statement issued by MUTA, A.T. Senthamaraikannan, General Secretary of the association, expressed outrage over Vice-Chancellor Prof. N. Chandrasekar’s confirmation that the event would follow a directive from the Governor’s office.
According to the university administration, the protocol will feature ‘Vande Mataram’ first, the National Anthem second, and the State song, ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’, relegated to third place.
MUTA termed the move a direct assault on the State's autonomy and an affront to the Tamil language.
They argued that demoting the State’s official song simply because the Governor was in attendance was completely unacceptable.
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