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Tamil Nadu MLA TVK Calls for Separate State Flag, BJP Raises Objection
✍️ News18
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 01:02 PM
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State legislator TVK has asked for a distinct Tamil Nadu flag, prompting the BJP to publicly reject the demand on constitutional grounds.
Tamil Nadu legislator Thirumavalavan (TVK) lodged a formal request for the state to adopt its own flag, arguing that a separate emblem would reinforce Tamil cultural identity and pride.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swiftly countered the proposal, stating that the Indian Constitution permits only the national tricolor as the official flag and that any separate state flag would contravene legal provisions.
Political analysts note that the demand has ignited a debate within the state, with opposition parties weighing in on regional autonomy versus national unity. The issue is expected to feature in upcoming legislative discussions.
Legal experts caution that any move to introduce a state flag would require amendment of existing statutes or a clear judicial interpretation, making the prospect uncertain at present.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swiftly countered the proposal, stating that the Indian Constitution permits only the national tricolor as the official flag and that any separate state flag would contravene legal provisions.
Political analysts note that the demand has ignited a debate within the state, with opposition parties weighing in on regional autonomy versus national unity. The issue is expected to feature in upcoming legislative discussions.
Legal experts caution that any move to introduce a state flag would require amendment of existing statutes or a clear judicial interpretation, making the prospect uncertain at present.