Chennai, May 11 -- Amid the ongoing 'Tamil Anthem' row in Tamil Nadu, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Monday asserted that 'Thamizh Thai Valthu' should take precedence over any other song at official functions in the state.

Speaking to ANI, Chidambaram said the newly sworn-in government may not yet be fully aware of the protocols followed in Tamil Nadu, while adding that the issue was raised by the Governor's office, citing a directive.

"In Tamil Nadu, we are very clear that Thamizh Thai Valthu must get the precedence over any song in any official function. The new government took charge only yesterday, so they might not have been very aware of the protocols that have to be followed in Tamil Nadu. But this has been done by the governor...