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Udhayanidhi Stalin Calls for Political Civility in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Tamil Nadu LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin praised Chief Minister Vijay for meeting DMK leadership and urged political civility in the Assembly. He emphasized that ruling and opposition parties should collaborate for the state's development. Udhayanidhi also expressed concerns over Vande Mataram being played before the Tamil state song at the swearing-in ceremony. He stressed that the state song should not be pushed to a secondary position and congratulated the increased representation of women legislators.

Key Points: Udhayanidhi Stalin Asks for Political Civility, Praises CM Vijay

  • Udhayanidhi Stalin calls for political civility in Tamil Nadu Assembly
  • CM Vijay met DMK leadership, including MK Stalin and Udhayanidhi
  • Udhayanidhi raises concern over Vande Mataram played before state song at swearing-in
  • TVK MLA JCD Prabhakar elected Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker unanimously
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Tamil Nadu LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin calls for "political civility" in House, praises Vijay for meeting DMK leadership

Tamil Nadu LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin urges political civility in the Assembly, praises CM Vijay for meeting DMK leadership, and stresses protecting state song.

"Even if we are on different rows as the ruling government and opposition party, we all should work together for Tamil Nadu's development. - Udhayanidhi Stalin"

Chennai, May 12

Newly elected Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin, on Tuesday praised Chief Minister Vijay for meeting the DMK leadership and called for "political civility" in the House.

Addressing the Assembly, Udhayanidhi said that the ruling government and the opposition should work together for the development of the state.

Further, he also expressed concerns over Vande Mataram, the national song, being played ahead of Tamil Nadu's State song at the swearing-in ceremony.

Udhayanidhi Stalin said, "Yesterday, the CM came and got wishes from our leader and many others. That political civility should continue in this House also. Even if we are on different rows as the ruling government and opposition party, we all should work together for Tamil Nadu's development. This is the wish of people also. CM and the opposition leader, we studied at the same college. But in politics, we are seniors. We would like to share our experience and knowledge. You also be ready to accept our suggestions."

On Monday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met former Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin at his residence in Chennai.

Vijay also met Udhayanidhi Stalin. The meeting marked Vijay's first interaction with the senior DMK leaders after taking oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following the formation of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in the state.

Recalling the DMK government's tussle with former Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, the LoP added, "Tamil state song was played at the third spot. Opposition parties have expressed concern. The ruling government gave clarification. In the West Bengal CM ceremony event, there was no Vande Mataram. But here it was played. You all know who the Governor is there. What he demanded when he was here as Governor. The government should not allow this to happen again. The Tamil state song should never be pushed to the second spot. We should protect our customs. After years, women legislators have come here. We are happy to see it. Congratulations. We will be a healthy opposition in Tamil Nadu."

Earlier today, TVK MLA JCD Prabhakar was unanimously elected as the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker.

Prabhakar, who was elected from the Thousand Lights constituency in the 2026 Assembly elections, defeated Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate Ezhlian Naganathan.

- ANI

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Priya S
"Even if we are on different rows, we all should work together for Tamil Nadu's development" - this is the kind of maturity we need in Indian politics. Udhayanidhi's point about Vande Mataram and state song is also valid. Our traditions should be respected, but not at the cost of dividing communities.
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Vikram M
Udhayanidhi saying "We should protect our customs" about the Tamil state song - exactly! But playing Vande Mataram is also important as a national song. Why can't both be given equal respect? This unnecessary controversy was created by the Governor, not by the people. TN politics needs more practical leaders like Vijay who can work across party lines.
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Michael C
Interesting to see this from Udhayanidhi. While I appreciate the call for civility, isn't it ironic coming from someone whose party has been called out for its own aggressive tactics in the past? Hope this marks a genuine change. The people of Tamil Nadu deserve constructive politics, not just photo-ops and sound bytes.
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Rohit P
As a Tamilian, I appreciate Udhayanidhi's stance on state pride. The Vande Mataram issue is sensitive - we respect it, but our state song should never be sidelined. What I really liked is that he congratulated women legislators being elected - small but meaningful gesture. Politics should be about substance, not just clashes. Well played, Udhayanidhi! 👏

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