The exchange came on a day when Chief Minister Vijay moved a resolution seeking greater prominence for the Tamil anthem, Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, at government events in the state, stressing the importance of protecting the mother tongue. The language debate unfolded alongside the Chief Minister's resolution on Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, making the Assembly exchange particularly notable. ALSO READ | Why ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu’ song order at Vijay’s swearing-in drew attentionCM Vijay moved a resolution in the state Assembly making the rendition of the Tamil state anthem, Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, mandatory at government events. Moving the resolution, Vijay said Tamil was not merely a language but was deeply connected to the state's life, emotions and cultural identity. Under the proposed resolution, Tamil Thaai Vazhthu will be sung at the beginning of programmes organised at educational institutions, universities, government offices and public sector undertakings across Tamil Nadu.