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At Vijay's Oath, Vande Mataram Plays In Full Followed By Jana Gana Mana
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was sworn in at the Nehru Stadium in Chennai as Vande Mataram was sung in full, followed by Jana Gana Mana and Tamil Thai Vazhthu. The ceremony coincided with central directives on Vande Mataram and a cabinet amendment granting it protection akin to the national anthem, with early policy moves announced by the new government.
Why It Matters
The event combines ceremonial symbolism with a concrete policy agenda from a new state government, while reflecting central efforts to standardize the treatment of Vande Mataram in national rituals.
Timeline
5 Events
First signatures on government files: 200 units of free electricity and women's safety force
May 10, 2026
Vijay's first signatures on government files included provision of 200 units of free electricity for domestic consumers and creation of a special force for women's safety.
Oath-taking ceremony for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and cabinet at Chennai
May 10, 2026
C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai, with Governor RV Arlekar administering the oath to Vijay and nine cabinet members. The ceremony was attended by Vijay's parents and Rahul Gandhi and lasted about an hour; Vande Mataram was sung in full, followed by Jana Gana Mana and Tamil Thai Vazhthu.
Cabinet approves amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 to protect Vande Mataram
May 9, 2026
The Union Cabinet approved an amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, granting Vande Mataram the same statutory protection as the national anthem.
Centre observes the 150th year of Vande Mataram
January 2026
The Centre is observing the 150th year of Vande Mataram, highlighting its historical significance in India's freedom struggle.
Union Home Ministry orders six-stanza Vande Mataram to be sung before national song and anthem
January 2026
The Union Home Ministry issued an January 2026 order directing that all six stanzas of Vande Mataram shall be sung first when the national song and the national anthem are played together.