Governor Arlekar praises historic double National Anthem rendering in Tamil Nadu Assembly

T.N. Assembly: Governor Arlekar Hails Double Rendering of National Anthem, Calls It Dawn of a New Era

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday, June 18, 2026, commended the unprecedented practice of rendering the National Anthem at both the beginning and conclusion of his customary address to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. He described the event as a historic moment that symbolized the dignity of democracy and marked the dawn of a new era in the Assembly's proceedings.

"For the very first time, the National Anthem was rendered both at the commencement of the session and at the conclusion of the Governor’s address," he noted, emphasizing that this milestone reflected the aspirations of the people of Tamil Nadu for a harmonious relationship between the State Government and the Governor’s office.

The Governor expressed satisfaction over the smooth conduct of the proceedings, highlighting that his address was read in its entirety without disruption for the first time in three years. He shared his delight in a post on X, stating that the day marked a new chapter for the Legislative Assembly.

Governor Arlekar further underscored the importance of fostering an integrated and harmonious relationship across all quarters in a democracy. He described the collective efforts toward fulfilling citizens' needs and expectations as a step toward establishing a stable and exemplary government.

The session marked the beginning of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and was seen as a significant moment in strengthening democratic values in the state.