'Tamil Thaai Vazhthu' named TN's state song, standing during rendition must

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced 'Tamil Thaai Vazhthu' as the state song, making it mandatory for people to stand during the rendition of the 55-second-long song. CM MK Stalin in an order said it has to be sung before beginning of functions in government offices etc. Recently, Madras HC said it's a prayer song, not the national anthem.