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State Flag, Mandatory Tamil: Vijay's Minister Sparks Controversy With Fresh Remark

A Tamil Nadu minister has announced that the state will introduce its own official flag. The remark came during a public event where the minister noted that many other states already have distinct flags.

NDTV IndiaNovember 1, 20261 min read
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State Flag, Mandatory Tamil: Vijay's Minister Sparks Controversy With Fresh Remark
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Watch for the design selection process and any legal or constitutional debates that may arise around the adoption of a state flag.

Tamil Nadu will soon have its own official state flag according to an announcement made by a senior minister in the state government. Speaking at a public function the minister pointed out that several states in India already possess distinct flags and said Tamil Nadu would follow suit. The statement has revived a long standing demand from cultural and political groups who argue that a state flag would symbolize Tamil identity and federal autonomy. The minister did not specify a timeline or design process but indicated that the government would consult stakeholders before finalizing the emblem.

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