Tamil Nadu Minister Rajmohan said on Sunday that the state government would consider introducing a separate flag for Tamil Nadu, similar to those adopted by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, ANI reported from Chennai.

Addressing the media on Tamil Nadu Day, the minister said that following the official recognition of November 1 as Tamil Nadu Day, the government intends to take further steps in the future regarding a distinct state flag. The Hindu reported the minister as saying that Tamil Nadu will get its own flag soon.

Source: The Hindu

"The state government would consider introducing a separate flag for Tamil Nadu, similar to those adopted by Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and other States. The government would take steps in this regard in the future, on the lines of the recognition of November 1 as Tamil Nadu Day. A proposal to declare November 1 a public holiday across Tamil Nadu would be considered soon by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay," Rajmohan said, according to ANI.

Source: ANI via NewKerala

Madras State was created on November 1, 1956, as part of the reorganisation of states on linguistic lines. It was renamed Tamil Nadu on July 18, 1967, after a resolution was passed in the state assembly under then Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai.

No design, timeline or formal proposal for a state flag has been announced yet. The minister's statement puts the idea formally on the government's agenda, with the next steps — including the November 1 public-holiday proposal — resting with the Chief Minister.