“தமிழ்த்தாய் வாழ்த்து: வெறும் தீர்மானத்தால் ஒன்றும் செய்ய முடியாது. சட்டம் இயற்ற வேண்டும்!” – ரகுபதி

According to News7 Tamil, former minister Raghupathy has publicly addressed the ongoing discourse surrounding the 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu', the official state anthem of Tamil Nadu. Raghupathy argued that a mere resolution regarding the singing of the anthem is insufficient to ensure its proper implementation and status.

In his statement, the former minister emphasized that the government should move beyond symbolic resolutions and instead enact formal legislation to mandate the anthem's usage. He suggested that a legal framework would provide the necessary authority to ensure the anthem is treated with the appropriate protocol across all official and public platforms.

The 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' has been a subject of periodic debate in Tamil Nadu, often centering on the protocols for its performance and the extent of its mandatory application in various institutions. Raghupathy's call for legislative action highlights a push by some political figures to codify these practices into state law, rather than relying on executive orders or resolutions that may lack the same level of enforcement power.

As of now, there has been no immediate response from the current state administration regarding the proposal to introduce a specific bill for the anthem. The call underscores the broader political focus on cultural identity and state-level policy in Tamil Nadu, where the status of the anthem remains a significant point of public interest.