Vande Mataram vs Tamil Thai Valthu, Vijay Government Faces First Major Controversy
A controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the order in which “Vande Mataram” and “Tamil Thai Valthu” were played during the swearing-in ceremony of the new government. The issue has even created tensions between the ruling TVK and its alliance partner VCK. VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan criticized Chief Minister Vijay, calling the move a violation of Tamil Nadu’s established traditions. He also raised questions about the ideological stand of Vijay’s party, TVK.The new government in Tamil Nadu has barely completed a day in office, yet differences between TVK and its allies have already begun to surface. Thirumavalavan objected to “Vande Mataram” being played before “Tamil Thai Valthu” at the ceremony. Traditionally, official government events in Tamil Nadu begin with “Tamil Thai Valthu,” the state song. According to VCK, Vijay’s ceremony reversed the order by first playing “Vande Mataram” and then “Tamil Thai Valthu.” Thirumavalavan demanded an explanation from TVK and questioned whether the party intended to prioritize “Vande Mataram” over the Tamil state song in the future. The controversy has also put pressure on the alliance parties that supported Vijay’s government. Thirumavalavan stated that the Chief Minister should clarify whether “Tamil Thai Valthu” would continue to receive due respect in official events. Meanwhile, after assuming office, Chief Minister Vijay said that the previous government had left Tamil Nadu with a debt of ₹10 lakh crore and had emptied the state treasury. Responding to this statement, Thirumavalavan said that presenting only the total debt figures creates unnecessary fear among the public. He argued that state debt should always be assessed in proportion to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). According to him, Tamil Nadu’s debt still remains within the limits set by the 15th Finance Commission. He added that highlighting only the debt numbers appeared politically motivated. At the same time, Thirumavalavan welcomed Vijay’s three early announcements, which included measures for de-addiction, women’s safety, and free electricity up to 200 units. He also appealed to the Chief Minister to assure the people of Tamil Nadu that his government would remain completely secular.
Vijay’s Political Blockbuster, TVK Surges Past 100 Seats
The results of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections have surprised everyone. Polls are being announced today for Tamil Nadu’s 234 assembly seats. Actor Vijay Thalapathy, who emerged as the biggest face of the assembly elections, has surprised the Dravidian parties in the state. Vijay’s party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is rapidly moving towards victory. So far, in the vote count, Vijay’s party, TVK, has surpassed 107, becoming the largest party. However, the counting of votes is still ongoing. The election results for the two-year-old political party have placed it in the league of legendary actor-turned-politicians like N.T. Rama Rao, M.G. Ramachandran, and Jayalalithaa. TVK’s victory marks a historic turning point and marks the beginning of a new political era, as for the first time since June 1977, a government can be formed in Tamil Nadu without the dominance of the DMK and AIADMK. With this, he has proven that a screen hero can also run a state. These election results prove that he has earned not only money but also the love of the people in his 33-year film career, which has already translated into votes for him in the election. It can be said that the public has loved Thalapathy not only on screen but also on the ground. After the trends emerged, there was tremendous support for Vijay. Meanwhile, celebrations prevailed at Vijay’s home. The family celebrated the party’s impressive performance by singing “Whistle Podu.” Workers outside the party headquarters in Chennai also celebrated with great enthusiasm as the latest trends showed his party emerging as the largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. A large number of excited workers and supporters gathered outside the party office, waving flags and distributing sweets to celebrate the party’s success. TVK National Spokesperson Felix Gerald said, “You will see that there will be no need for any alliance. I can assure you that we will form the government on our own. There are no ifs and buts. This is a very clear mandate.” The message is clear: the public has put an end to the politics of loot, corruption and nepotism. This is the end of dynasty politics, this is the end of the DMK.