Errors in Tamil Thai Vaazhthu sung at Udhayanidhi event

Errors in Tamil Thai Vaazhthu sung at Udhayanidhi event 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK 26.10.2024 

Chennai : A week after the rendition of state song Tamil Thai Vaazhthu at an event presided over by governor R N Ravi caused a political uproar after the word ‘Dravida’ dropped from the lyrics, another controversy is brewing involving deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. The singers recited the song with errors at an event he presided over at the state secretariat, the video of which was later taken down by the information department from its portal. The song was first recited with an error and a microphone malfunction, prompting a second attempt which was rendered again with an error. Special Programme Implementation Secretary Darez Ahamed was seen exchanging a word with Udhayanidhi soon after his speech, prompting rendition of the song again. 

Talking to reporters later, Udhayanidhi attributed it to a technical snag. “They did not sing incorrectly, only a technical fault. The microphone malfunctioned and the recitation could not be heard, which is why we sang again. The national anthem was also properly recited,” he said, urging the media not to create an unnecessary issue. The event was organised to distribute PG certificates in public policy and management to 19 students who completed the TN CM’s Fellowship Programme. Taking to X, the BJP state unit said ‘Mother Tamil’ taught a fitting lesson to Udhayanidhi. The party wrote, "At least from now on, the fatherson should learn to do politics realising that karma boomerangs." 

In a statement, Union minister L Murugan sought a response from chief minister M K Stalin, who earlier demanded that the Centre recall the governor. “Will Udhayanidhi own up to the erroneous singing of the song and resign? Or will Stalin remove him from the post?” the minister said. PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss and AMMK chief T T V Dhinakaran conveyed their disappointment and shock.