Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to a viral video of the event, the state anthem of Tamil Nadu, Tamil Thai Vazthu played on stage during a BJP election campaign event in Karnataka s Shimoga was stopped midway by Senior BJP leader KS Eswarappa and asked to play Karnataka state anthem. India News | TN: DMK MP Kanimozhi Demands Annamalai s Apology over disrespect of State Anthem During BJP s Campaign in K taka.