Ruling party’s allies roundly condemn Governor, but AIADMK, BJP hit back
1 year, 11 months ago

Ruling party’s allies roundly condemn Governor, but AIADMK, BJP hit back

The Hindu  

The ruling DMK’s allies as well as the PMK criticised Governor R.N. Alagiri said Mr. Ravi had been consistently exceeding the powers bestowed upon the office of the Governor ever since he was appointed to the post, and added that he shirked his responsibility by refusing to read out portions of the speech prepared by the State government. Governor must apologise: NTK Naam Tamilar Katchi co-ordinator Seeman said Mr. Ravi, who had “no connection to Tamil Nadu or the Tamil people”, and was holding a post to which he was only appointed, had insulted the Tamil Nadu government and democratic ethos with his “cheap actions”. Governor must change this tendency against the State: MNM Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan said Mr. Ravi had insulted the people of Tamil Nadu with his actions. In a tweet, BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai said the Chief Minister “intervening” in the Governor’s address with a motion, when the latter was still in the Assembly, was disrespectful and amateurish.

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Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar caused lasting shame on Parliamentary democracy: DMK
1 day, 10 hours ago

Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar caused lasting shame on Parliamentary democracy: DMK

The Hindu  

The high-level executive committee of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Sunday said the “insulting and distasteful attack” on Dr. Ambedkar in the Parliament by Home Minister Amit Shah had caused a lasting shame for the Parliamentary democracy by the Bharatiya Janata Party government. Amit Shah’s comments on Ambedkar: Congress demands HM’s resignation; INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament premises Another …

CM Stalin hits out at BJP for Ambedkar, Congress attack
4 days, 18 hours ago

CM Stalin hits out at BJP for Ambedkar, Congress attack

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Various political parties in the state, including the ruling DMK, slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s comment on BR Ambedkar in Parliament In a veiled response to PM Narendra Modi’s comment on Congress on the Ambedkar issue, Stalin, in a post on X, said, “Only those who commit more sins should be concerned about ‘punya’. “BJP has to face …

Derogatory remarks against CM Stalin, Madras HC rejects AIADMK leader’s bail plea
1 week, 1 day ago

Derogatory remarks against CM Stalin, Madras HC rejects AIADMK leader’s bail plea

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras HC has refused to grant anticipatory bail to an AIADMK women’s wing leader in a case of making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin and his family members at a public event. Finding the affidavit of apology submitted by Amutha, state deputy secretary of AIADMK women’s wing, as “lacking remorse”, Justice A D Jagadish …

DMK slams actor-politician Vijay for comparing Manipur with Tamil Nadu: Unfair
2 weeks, 1 day ago

DMK slams actor-politician Vijay for comparing Manipur with Tamil Nadu: Unfair

India Today  

Senior DMK leader and Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi on Sunday slammed actor-politician Vijay after the latter drew a comparison between the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu and that of Manipur, which is under the grip of ethnic violence. The row started when the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam chief Vijay, while speaking at a book launch on December 6, criticised …

AIADMK to stage protest against atrocities on women in Tamil Nadu
3 months, 1 week ago

AIADMK to stage protest against atrocities on women in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam would hold demonstrations in Chennai on September 24 in protest against atrocities committed on women in Tamil Nadu, party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced on Friday. Mr. Palaniswami criticised the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government for “failing to ensure women safety” in Tamil Nadu for the past 40 months. Citing media reports on …

DMK student wing condemns T.N. Governor R.N. Ravi’s remarks on State Board syllabus
3 months, 2 weeks ago

DMK student wing condemns T.N. Governor R.N. Ravi’s remarks on State Board syllabus

The Hindu  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s student wing on Friday condemned the observations made by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi that the State Board syllabus in government schools was “uncompetitive and below par.” In a meeting, the members of the student wing resolved to stage protests with the permission of DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. The meeting also adopted resolutions condemning …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Attends Raj Bhavan Tea Party Event Despite DMK Boycott
4 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Attends Raj Bhavan Tea Party Event Despite DMK Boycott

Deccan Chronicle  

The Chief Minister and a couple of senior Ministers were closeted with the Governor inside the Raj Bhavan for some time before joining the other invitees of the traditional ‘At Home’ ceremony at the pandal set up on the lawns, where the Governor welcomed everyone present there. Representatives of the BJP’s allies and also the AIADMK attended the party, while …

Tamil Nadu Congress to boycott Governor R.N. Ravi’s Independence Day tea party on August 15
4 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu Congress to boycott Governor R.N. Ravi’s Independence Day tea party on August 15

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai on Tuesday said the party would boycott the Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. In a statement, Mr. Selvaperunthagai said while Article 163 of Indian Constitution states that the “Governor of a state must act in accordance with the aid and advice of the state’s Council of Ministers,” Mr. Ravi has persistently disregarded the …

AIADMK hits out at Tamil Nadu minister for comments on Jayalalithaa
4 months, 1 week ago

AIADMK hits out at Tamil Nadu minister for comments on Jayalalithaa

India Today  

The AIADMK hit out at Tamil Nadu Minister for TM Anbarasan for his alleged derogatory comments about former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. Anbarasan said such things wouldn't work as the trend ended with former Chief Minister and AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran, and it continued with Jayalalithaa because of her "relationship" with him. Condemning him for these remarks, AIADMK women's wing …

Governor praises Budget, political parties slam it
5 months ago

Governor praises Budget, political parties slam it

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Governor R N Ravi congratulated Union Finance Minister Nirmala Seetharaman for the Union Budget that ‘prioritized the welfare of the poor, youth, women and farmers,’ while all political parties slammed her for neglecting the interests of the State. While Ravi said that it was a forward looking budget with emphasis on job creation and infrastructure development, Leader of the …

Centre did not give calamity funds to T.N. when AIADMK was in power too, says EPS
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre did not give calamity funds to T.N. when AIADMK was in power too, says EPS

The Hindu  

The Central government had not given funds to Tamil Nadu during natural calamities in the past when the AIADMK was heading the government, said former Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami in Dindigul on Tuesday. Addressing an election rally seeking votes for SDPI candidate Mohamed Mubarak, contesting on the two-leaves symbol in Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency, he …

BJP slams DMK after Tamil Nadu minister's derogatory remarks against PM
8 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP slams DMK after Tamil Nadu minister's derogatory remarks against PM

India Today  

The BJP lashed out at Tamil Nadu Minister Anitha Radhakrishnan for allegedly using a derogatory word against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While addressing a public campaign, Radhakrishnan, the state Minister for Fisheries and Animal Husbandry, said the Prime Minister inaugurated projects to honour stalwarts like Sardar Vallabhai Patel and Kamarajar only to garner meagre votes. The DMK leader also commented …

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi reinstates DMK's K Ponmudi after rebuke by SC
9 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi reinstates DMK's K Ponmudi after rebuke by SC

India TV News  

New Delhi: Senior DMK leader has been reinstated as a Cabinet Minister in the Tamil Nadu government after the Supreme Court rebuked Governor RN Ravi for his refusal to induct the former following a stay on his conviction in a disproportionate assets case. This came after Ravi on Friday accepted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's recommendation on re-inducting …

Supreme Court raps Tamil Nadu Governor for refusing to swear-in Ponmudy as Minister
9 months ago

Supreme Court raps Tamil Nadu Governor for refusing to swear-in Ponmudy as Minister

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Ravi for “defying the Supreme Court of India” by refusing to re-induct Dravid Munnetra Kazhagam leader K. Ponmudy as Minister despite an apex court order suspending his conviction in a disproportionate assets case. He is defying the Supreme Court of India… When a two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court stayed the conviction of Ponmudy, the …

PM Modi Tamil Nadu visit | “DMK, Congress will never succeed in developing T.N., will only scam, loot public” : PM Modi
9 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi Tamil Nadu visit | “DMK, Congress will never succeed in developing T.N., will only scam, loot public” : PM Modi

The Hindu  

BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, March 15, 2024, charged that the I.N.D.I.A. “I am confident this time that the performance of the BJP in Tamil Nadu will break apart the arrogance of the DMK and Congress’s I.N.D.I.A. “Just as the people of Jammu and Kashmir rejected the party who dreamt of breaking the nation apart, the …

Tamil Nadu Today | Trisha files defamation suit against A.V. Raju
10 months ago

Tamil Nadu Today | Trisha files defamation suit against A.V. Raju

The Hindu  

Actor Trisha sends defamation notice to A.V. Raju Actor Trisha has sent a defamation notice to former AIADMK functionary A.V. Earlier on Sunday, after he was expelled from the AIADMK, the former district level functionary had claimed to journalists that the party’s MLAs were entertained by film actors at a resort in Koovathur near Chennai where they stayed following a …

EPS, OPS flay Karnataka govt over Mekedatu sub-committees
10 months ago

EPS, OPS flay Karnataka govt over Mekedatu sub-committees

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Former chief ministers Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam have criticised the Karnataka government for appointing sub-committees to oversee the implementation of the Mekedatu dam project. Palaniswami warned of a massive protest by AIADMK, rallying the general public and farmers against the Karnataka Congress government, the DMK-led state government, and the union government if Karnataka fails to drop its …

Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin Vows to Continue his Fight Against Fascism
10 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin Vows to Continue his Fight Against Fascism

Deccan Chronicle  

G Babu Jayakumar & D Sekar /DCChennai: Vowing to continue his fight against fascism and totalitarianism in India without getting bogged down by the childish pranks played by those like Governor R N Ravi, who refused to read out the Governor’s Address and broke a 100 year old tradition, Chief Minister M K Stalin said that the DMK had proved …

'Governor Ravi's conduct in assembly seems continuation of his political activities': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
10 months, 1 week ago

'Governor Ravi's conduct in assembly seems continuation of his political activities': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Assembly: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday accused Governor R N Ravi of using the legislative Assembly for political activities. Stalin, who was replying to the motion of thanks for the Governor’s address in the state Assembly, said the conduct of the Governor seemed to reflect an extension of his political engagements, evidently alluding to …

The real travesty: The Hindu Editorial on the Governor of Tamil Nadu and the Governor’s address
10 months, 1 week ago

The real travesty: The Hindu Editorial on the Governor of Tamil Nadu and the Governor’s address

The Hindu  

The Governor’s customary address to the legislature at the first session of every year is being increasingly politicised. Reading them out, he claimed, would have made the Governor’s address “a constitutional travesty”. Anyone who understands the Governor’s role in a parliamentary democracy will know that it is the one declining to read out the address prepared by an elected government …

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi alleges corruption in PM Awas Yojana scheme
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi alleges corruption in PM Awas Yojana scheme

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, on January 29, alleged that eligible beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme were unable to claim benefits citing administrative indifference and suspected corruption as the reasons. He said, “It is tragic that the deserving poor villagers of Nagapattinam district are not able to get the benefit of PM Awas Yojana due to administrative apathy …

TN officials did not take team to places ravaged by floods: BJP
1 year ago

TN officials did not take team to places ravaged by floods: BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Continuing his onslaught against the DMK government, BJP State president accused the State officials of not taking the team sent by the Union Home Ministry to the areas that were really affected by the floods bought by Cyclone Michaung like the Ambattur Industrial Estate that had suffered a loss of about Rs 2000 crore. After covering up so much …

DC Edit | TN govt tries to salvage democracy from Ravi
1 year, 1 month ago

DC Edit | TN govt tries to salvage democracy from Ravi

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu chief minister M.K. The special session of the state legislature readopting half a score of bills that were passed earlier by the same House but returned by the governor was the government’s bid to establish the people’s will. That equation between the democratically elected government and nominated governor went for a toss when Mr Ravi moved into the …

DMK accuses Governor RN Ravi of ideological posturing, alleges delay in assenting bills
1 year, 1 month ago

DMK accuses Governor RN Ravi of ideological posturing, alleges delay in assenting bills

India TV News  

In a recent editorial, the DMK party's official publication, 'Murasoli,' accused Governor R N Ravi of using public speeches to position himself as a guardian of 'Sanatana,' labeling such ideological stances as mere "propaganda" against social justice. The editorial delved into the backdrop of the DMK approaching the Supreme Court, asserting that the Raj Bhavan, under Governor Ravi, delayed approval …

TN Governor RN Ravi hits out at DMK leader's remark on Naga people: 'Insulting them is unacceptable’
1 year, 1 month ago

TN Governor RN Ravi hits out at DMK leader's remark on Naga people: 'Insulting them is unacceptable’

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Sunday alleged DMK leader R S Bharathi has 'insulted' the Naga people as 'dog eaters,' which is scurrilous and unacceptable. Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi Governor Ravi's remark was posted on "X" by TN Raj Bhavan. Thiru R S Bharathi a senior DMK leader publicly insulting them as ‘Dog eaters’ is scurrilous and …

R.N. Ravi’s continuance as Tamil Nadu Governor is advantageous to the DMK: CM Stalin
1 year, 1 month ago

R.N. Ravi’s continuance as Tamil Nadu Governor is advantageous to the DMK: CM Stalin

The Hindu  

DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday, October 27, 2023 “requested” Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to not move Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. We are following what is being shared on social media platforms,” Mr. Stalin said, while presiding over a wedding in the family of a DMK party leader. To get …

'From North India...': DMK slams Tamil Nadu Governer RN Ravi's 'freedom fighters' remark
1 year, 1 month ago

'From North India...': DMK slams Tamil Nadu Governer RN Ravi's 'freedom fighters' remark

India Today  

TKS Elangovan, the spokesperson for the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, slammed Governor RN Ravi for his recent remarks on the treatment of freedom fighters in the state. Governor Ravi, while addressing UPSC aspirants in Trichy, expressed concerns about the erasing of history and the relegation of Tamil Nadu's freedom fighters to "caste leaders". Elangovan called on Governor …

The vexatious problem of caste atrocities in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 2 months ago

The vexatious problem of caste atrocities in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The DMK’s response to Governor R.N. In an unusual move since it came to power in May 2021, the party drafted its general secretary and Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan to counter the Governor’s charge. Mr. Ravi cited the example of Nayakkaneri village panchayat in Tirupattur district where a Scheduled Caste woman, P. Indumathi, could not take charge as the …

Governor’s remark on Dalit woman’s inability to take charge as panchayat president inaccurate and defamatory: Duraimurugan
1 year, 2 months ago

Governor’s remark on Dalit woman’s inability to take charge as panchayat president inaccurate and defamatory: Duraimurugan

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister and DMK general secretary Duraimurugan on Friday condemned Governor R.N. Ravi for what he described as defamatory remarks against the State government on the issue of a Scheduled Caste woman’s inability to take charge as panchayat president in Tirupattur district. Pointing out that 4,357 posts in 12,525 village panchayats in Tamil Nadu have been reserved …

Demand for recalling Governor revived
1 year, 3 months ago

Demand for recalling Governor revived

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The demand for the recalling of Governor R N Ravi by the President was revived on Wednesday by the TNCC president K S Alagiri, who said the Governor had acted beyond the powers bestowed on him by the Constitution by not approving of the appointments made by the State government to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, including former …

Governor’s actions are against elected government; he is angering people of T.N., says MLA E.V.K.S. Elangovan
1 year, 4 months ago

Governor’s actions are against elected government; he is angering people of T.N., says MLA E.V.K.S. Elangovan

The Hindu  

If Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. The MLA, speaking to mediapersons, said that the people of the State had elected “a good government” but Mr. Ravi was giving “unnecessary trouble” to the DMK government. Welcoming the State government proposing the name of C. Sylendra Babu, former Director-General of Police, to be appointed as chairman of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, …

Explained | Governor R.N Ravi vs. M.K. Stalin’s government in Tamil Nadu: a timeline of events
1 year, 5 months ago

Explained | Governor R.N Ravi vs. M.K. Stalin’s government in Tamil Nadu: a timeline of events

The Hindu  

Come September, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Simultaneously, the Chief Minister referred to other Bills and files “pending for several months” and pointed out that “by taking action on them, the honour of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly could be protected.” Despite giving an assurance in March, the Governor had not forwarded the Bill even in April, which is when Mr. …

DC Edit | In Tamil Nadu & elsewhere, governors can't block governments
1 year, 5 months ago

DC Edit | In Tamil Nadu & elsewhere, governors can't block governments

Deccan Chronicle  

Article 159 of the Constitution prescribes the oath a person takes as he/she enters the office of governor. Mr Stalin has also listed instances wherein the governor’s statements referring to the Tamil language, Dravidian philosophy and cultural practices were objected to. All this is in addition to the governor’s order dismissing a minister without the aid and advice of the …

Governor being at loggerheads with CM is detrimental to people’s welfare: CPI(M)
1 year, 5 months ago

Governor being at loggerheads with CM is detrimental to people’s welfare: CPI(M)

The Hindu  

A Governor of a State acting in a manner that is deliberately at loggerheads with an elected Chief Minister is detrimental to the people’s welfare, said CPI State secretary K. Balakrishnan on Monday, in Dharmapuri. Referring to a letter CM Stalin wrote to President Droupadi Murmu with regard to Governor Ravi, Mr. Balakrishnan said BJP State president K. Annamalai had …

Governors in Opposition-ruled States Interfere; Stalin Right in Seeking Ravi's Removal: Sibal
1 year, 5 months ago

Governors in Opposition-ruled States Interfere; Stalin Right in Seeking Ravi's Removal: Sibal

News 18  

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Monday alleged that governors in Opposition-ruled states ”destabilise and interfere”, as he backed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin’s demand seeking removal of Governor R N Ravi. In a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Stalin has charged that Ravi ”instigates communal hatred” and is a ”threat” to Tamil Nadu’s peace. Reacting to the …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin is right to ask for governor Ravi’s removal: Kapil Sibal
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin is right to ask for governor Ravi’s removal: Kapil Sibal

Live Mint  

Amid the political tussle in Tamil Nadu, Congress leader Kapil Sibal pointed out that Chief Minister MK Stalin is right to ask for Governor RN Ravi's removal from his post. This comes a days after, Tamil Nadu CM, in a 15-page letter to President Droupadi Murmu, said that Ravi's various activities shows he is not fit to be a Governor. …

’Tamil Nadu Governor instigates communal hate’: CM Stalin tells President Murmu
1 year, 5 months ago

’Tamil Nadu Governor instigates communal hate’: CM Stalin tells President Murmu

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote to President Droupadi Murmu recently, calling the state Governor a ‘threat’ to the state who looked for ‘opportunities to topple the State government’. “Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's various activities show he is not fit to be a Governor. Governor R N Ravi unnecessarily delays in giving a nod to bills that are …

Governor Ravi 'Instigates' Communal Hatred, is Threat to Tamil Nadu's Peace: CM Stalin Tells President Murmu
1 year, 5 months ago

Governor Ravi 'Instigates' Communal Hatred, is Threat to Tamil Nadu's Peace: CM Stalin Tells President Murmu

News 18  

Governor R N Ravi ”instigates communal hatred” and he is a ”threat” to Tamil Nadu’s peace, Chief Minister M K Stalin has conveyed to President Droupadi Murmu, the government said on Sunday. ”Ravi is stoking communal hatred and he is a threat to Tamil Nadu’s peace,” Stalin said in a letter dated July 8, 2023. On the recent issue of …

R.N. Ravi unfit to be T.N. Governor, CM Stalin says in letter to President Murmu
1 year, 5 months ago

R.N. Ravi unfit to be T.N. Governor, CM Stalin says in letter to President Murmu

The Hindu  

In a strongly worded representation to President Droupadi Murmu, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. To get today’s top stories from the State in your inbox, subscribe to our Tamil Nadu Today newsletter here Accusing Mr. Ravi of violating the oath of office under Article 159, Mr. Stalin said he had been “instigating communal hatred, causing a threat to the peace …

Ravi unfit to be Governor, looks for chances to topple govt: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to President Murmu
1 year, 5 months ago

Ravi unfit to be Governor, looks for chances to topple govt: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to President Murmu

India TV News  

Stalin writes to President: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi is unfit to hold the office as he worked as a political opponent and searched ‘opportunities to topple the State government', Chief Minister MK Stalin conveyed to President Droupadi Murmu, the government said on Sunday. Ravi 'defamed' Tamil culture, indulged in 'cheap politics,' instigated ‘communal hatred’ and he is a ‘threat’ …

'RN Ravi threat to Tamil Nadu peace': Stalin's party vs Governor reaches President
1 year, 5 months ago

'RN Ravi threat to Tamil Nadu peace': Stalin's party vs Governor reaches President

India Today  

A Governor versus DMK regime battle has been raging in Tamil Nadu for the past several months. Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote to President Murmu alleging that Governor RN Ravi "instigates communal hatred" and is a "threat" to Tamil Nadu's peace. "Ravi is stoking communal hatred and he is a threat to Tamil Nadu's peace," Stalin said in a letter …

AIADMK expels party member who organised event attended by BJP's Annamalai
1 year, 5 months ago

AIADMK expels party member who organised event attended by BJP's Annamalai

India Today  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday expelled S Murali, the party's functionary from Tamil Nadu's Villupuram district, for “anti-party activities”. Murali was removed from the party's primary membership as he was one of the organisers for the event which was held in Villupuram on Wednesday where 39 couples got married in the presence of Tamil Nadu BJP chief …

Raj Bhavan issues clarification on T.N. Law Minister’s letter over sanction to prosecute former AIADMK Ministers
1 year, 5 months ago

Raj Bhavan issues clarification on T.N. Law Minister’s letter over sanction to prosecute former AIADMK Ministers

The Hindu  

A day after Tamil Nadu Law Minister S. Regupathy wrote to Governor R.N. Ravi seeking his sanction to prosecute certain former AIADMK Ministers who are facing corruption charges, the Raj Bhavan on Thursday, July 6, 2023, said the DMK government’s request for the Governor’s sanction to prosecute former AIADMK Ministers C. Vijayabaskar and B.V. Ramanaa in the gutkha case, investigated …

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained

The Hindu  

Ravi was appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu nearly two years ago, the M.K. The latest disagreement between the two parties relates to the decision by Mr. Ravi to ‘dismiss’ the arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji from the Cabinet on June 29, only to hurriedly backtrack on his decision in a few hours. In September 2021, when the Centre announced …

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Check governors trying to exceed their powers
1 year, 5 months ago

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Check governors trying to exceed their powers

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu governor R.N. Sample these unambiguous pledges made by the BJP in its election manifestos in the 1980s and 1990s, the period when it transformed from being a marginal Opposition party to one of governance: * appoint state governors in consultation with state governments, support and strengthen state governments and not destabilise and topple them.. *Misuse of Raj Bhavans …

Dispute over Naga Peace Accord to rift with DMK, controversies follow RN Ravi
1 year, 5 months ago

Dispute over Naga Peace Accord to rift with DMK, controversies follow RN Ravi

India Today  

From being known as the interlocutor during Naga peace talks to becoming Governor of Tamil Nadu, Ravindran Narayan Ravi's long career has been marred by controversies. The Tamil Nadu Governor triggered a fresh controversy on Thursday after he dismissed jailed minister Senthil Balaji from the cabinet without consulting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. AS TAMIL NADU GOVERNOR RN Ravi …

Governor not challenging CM but the very Constitution, says Thirumavalavan
1 year, 5 months ago

Governor not challenging CM but the very Constitution, says Thirumavalavan

The Hindu  

Ravi is not merely challenging Chief Minister M.K. The Lok Sabha MP was addressing a public meeting organised at Melavalavu near here on Friday to mark the 26th anniversary of the Melavalavu massacre in which seven Dalits, including panchayat president Murugesan, were murdered. Stating that the Governor had been making controversial statements, Mr. Thirumavalavan said that he even connected Vallalar, …

Tamil Nadu Governor Wrestles With DMK on Senthil Balaji – Who Is RN Ravi?
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor Wrestles With DMK on Senthil Balaji – Who Is RN Ravi?

The Quint  

When RN Ravi was sworn in as Tamil Nadu governor in September 2021, he had told mediapersons that he hoped to make his relationship with the DMK government “as beautiful as possible in the days to come.” Considering the number of times the governor has locked horns with the state government since then, the relationship between the two parties has …

Opposition leaders condemn T.N. Minister’s arrest, call it ‘vendetta’
1 year, 6 months ago

Opposition leaders condemn T.N. Minister’s arrest, call it ‘vendetta’

The Hindu  

Opposition party leaders including Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal condemned the arrest of Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V. Senthilbalaji by the Enforcement Directorate. Drawing a direct connection between the arrest of Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V. Senthilbalaji by the Enforcement Directorate with the Opposition …

Annamalai stands by his remarks on Jayalalithaa’s conviction in corruption case
1 year, 6 months ago

Annamalai stands by his remarks on Jayalalithaa’s conviction in corruption case

The Hindu  

As tension mounted in the AIADMK-BJP alliance, BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai said on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 that corruption was the most important problem in the State and he did not want to compromise on his principles and dreams for the State’s future for short-term gains. In a statement, titled ‘This is my politics’, Mr. Annamalai said he …

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