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 council of ministers while he was being investigated by a Central agency, the Enforcement Directorate. Several states ruled by political parties opposed to the National Democratic Alliance have been witnessing clashes between their governors and the chief ministers and the points vary from administrative formalities, governance of universities to serious constitutional issues. But Tamil Nadu has witnessed gubernatorial excess in an unprecedented way when Mr Ravi disregarded Mr Stalin’s opinion on the continuance of a minister in the state Cabinet.

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Karnataka Minister asks President Droupadi Murmu to sack Governor
4 months ago

Karnataka Minister asks President Droupadi Murmu to sack Governor

The Hindu  

Hours after Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot sanctioned prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre accused the Governor of acting as an ‘agent’ of the Bharatiya Janata Party. “The Governor either should resign on his own or should be sacked by President …

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 …

Exploring The Role Of Governors: Navigating The Trend Of State Governors Facing Litigation Over Withholding Assent Over A Bill
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Exploring The Role Of Governors: Navigating The Trend Of State Governors Facing Litigation Over Withholding Assent Over A Bill

Live Law  

The Governor is an unelected Head of the State and cannot use his constitutional powers to thwart the normal course of lawmaking by the State. Supreme court in the case of State of Punjab v. Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab and Another held that the first proviso to Article 200 stipulates that the Governor may “as soon as …

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 …

Minister post for Ponmudy: DMK goes to SC, slams guv
9 months ago

Minister post for Ponmudy: DMK goes to SC, slams guv

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI/CHENNAI: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider a plea of the Tamil Nadu government against the refusal of Governor RN Ravi to appoint senior DMK leader K Ponmudy as a minister in the state cabinet. The DMK said the governor’s own interpretation of the SC order stating that the conviction has only been suspended and not set …

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 …

Ravi meets Stalin, holds discussions as suggested by SC
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravi meets Stalin, holds discussions as suggested by SC

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. The Governor reiterated his total commitment to the good of the people of Tamil Nadu and assured the government of continuing support within the bounds of the Constitution,” a Raj Bhavan release said. Chandrachud, while hearing a case filed by the Tamil Nadu government accusing the Governor of delaying consent to the Bills, had said, …

A blow for the rights of the legislature, in law making
1 year ago

A blow for the rights of the legislature, in law making

The Hindu  

December 19, 2023 12:57 am | Updated 10:44 am IST In a landmark judgment delivered on November 10, 2023, in the State of Punjab vs Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab and Another, the Chief Justice of India, D.Y. When the Supreme Court took up the Kerala government’s petition challenging the Governor’s inaction, he gave his assent to one …

Tamil Nadu slams Ravi for again sending 10 bills to Prez after SC order
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu slams Ravi for again sending 10 bills to Prez after SC order

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi has sent the 10 bills which were re-adopted by the state assembly to the President of India Droupadi Murmu. Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has sent the 10 bills which were re-adopted by the state assembly to the President of India Droupadi Murmu. “This is in violation of the Supreme Court’s orders.” …

Governor Can't Refer Bills for Presidential Assent Once Withheld: Supreme Court
1 year ago

Governor Can't Refer Bills for Presidential Assent Once Withheld: Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The governor of a state cannot refer bills passed by the legislature and readopted by it for presidential assent, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday, and asked Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi to hold a meeting with Chief Minister M K Stalin in an effort to end the impasse over 10 such pending bills. The option of …

Unheeded advice: The Hindu Editorial on the conduct of Governors
1 year, 1 month ago

Unheeded advice: The Hindu Editorial on the conduct of Governors

The Hindu  

Ongoing proceedings before the Supreme Court raise concerns about the conduct of some Governors. The key issue that has forced State governments to approach the court for redress is the perverse manner in which incumbents in Raj Bhavan have used the absence of a time-frame for granting assent to Bills to harass and frustrate elected regimes. With the court noting …

Supreme Court notes Tamil Nadu’s contention that Governor has no ‘discretion’ to withhold re-passed Bills
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court notes Tamil Nadu’s contention that Governor has no ‘discretion’ to withhold re-passed Bills

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on November 20 took note of the Tamil Nadu government’s argument that the Constitution does not provide Governor R.N. The court was reacting to arguments raised by the State, represented by senior advocates A.M. Singhvi, Mukul Rohatgi, P. Wilson and advocate Sabarish Subramanian, that the first proviso of Article 200 states: “if the Bill is passed again …

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 …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin says Governor’s act is illegal, anti-people and against sovereignty of Assembly
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin says Governor’s act is illegal, anti-people and against sovereignty of Assembly

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Ravi to withhold assent to the Bills adopted by the State Assembly was “illegal, anti-people, against his conscience and above all, against the sovereignty of the Assembly.” Moving a government resolution for reconsidering and passing those Bills in a special session of the Assembly, Mr. Stalin said the Governor could extend help to the development …

Tamil Nadu assembly readopts 10 bills returned by governor amid Oppn walkout
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu assembly readopts 10 bills returned by governor amid Oppn walkout

Hindustan Times  

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Saturday readopted the 10 bills returned by governor RN Ravi earlier this week, amid a walkout by Opposition MLAs. The move came days after the Supreme Court raised serious concerns and sought a response from the Union government on a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government against the governor’s delay in processing the 12 …

Tamil Nadu governor returns 10 bills, Stalin govt calls special House session to adopt them again
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu governor returns 10 bills, Stalin govt calls special House session to adopt them again

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu speaker M Appavu on Thursday called for a special sitting of the assembly on Saturday, hours after governor R N Ravi returned 10 out of the 12 bills sent to him for assent over the last three years, officials aware of the developments said. Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and chief minister MK Stalin On Wednesday night, the …

CM Stalin accuses BJP-led centre of 'daydreaming' about intimidating DMK with income tax searches
1 year, 1 month ago

CM Stalin accuses BJP-led centre of 'daydreaming' about intimidating DMK with income tax searches

India TV News  

M. K. Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and President of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, has criticised the recent Income Tax Department's searches as "intimidatory tactics" aimed at the DMK. In his address, which was read out by his son and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Chief Minister claimed that the Income Tax department's actions …

"Governor Acting As A Political Rival": Tamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Against Governor RN Ravi's Inaction In Assenting Bills
1 year, 1 month ago

"Governor Acting As A Political Rival": Tamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Against Governor RN Ravi's Inaction In Assenting Bills

Live Law  

The Tamil Nadu Government has moved Supreme Court alleging that the Governor of the State of Tamil Nadu Dr RN Ravi has positioned himself as a "political rival" to the State Government and is obstructing the State Legislative Assembly's ability to carry out its duties by excessively delaying the consideration of bills that the Assembly has passed. Asserting that the …

Tamil Nadu Governor vs DMK government over 'delay in bills' in Supreme Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu Governor vs DMK government over 'delay in bills' in Supreme Court

India Today  

The tussle between the DMK government in Tamil Nadu and Governor RN Ravi has now reached the Supreme Court, this time over the 'delay' in clearing bills. A petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government seeks an order laying down guidelines stipulating the outer time limit for governors to consider bills passed by the Legislature. Chief Minister MK Stalin-led government …

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 …

'Don't Change Governor Till 2024 Lok Sabha Polls': Stalin Mocks Union Govt
1 year, 1 month ago

'Don't Change Governor Till 2024 Lok Sabha Polls': Stalin Mocks Union Govt

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi who is peddling lies and asking what 'Dravidam' is should continue being here, said Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Friday. In a mocking remark, CM Stalin told the Union government, the PM and Home Minister Amit Shah to not change the Governor at least till the Parliament elections. At an event in Chennai, Tamil …

'Don't change Governor, let him continue until 2024': MK Stalin's dig at PM
1 year, 1 month ago

'Don't change Governor, let him continue until 2024': MK Stalin's dig at PM

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said state Governor RN Ravi should continue to hold his post until the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Speaking at a wedding event in Chennai, Stalin took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asking them to allow the Governor to continue until the parliamentary election happens. …

'Don't change him till Parliament polls': MK Stalin attacks Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi with sarcasm
1 year, 1 month ago

'Don't change him till Parliament polls': MK Stalin attacks Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi with sarcasm

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin intensified his attack against Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi on Friday, as he sarcastically demanded from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah "not to remove him" till the parliamentary elections. In a strongly worded statement, the Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan on Thursday said the state police didn't register its complaint on …

CM MK Stalin urges President Murmu to give assent to Tamil Nadu's anti-NEET bill
1 year, 1 month ago

CM MK Stalin urges President Murmu to give assent to Tamil Nadu's anti-NEET bill

India TV News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday urged President Droupadi Murmu to assent the state’s anti-NEET bill. The Tamil Nadu Admission to Under Graduate Medical Degree Courses Bill, 2021, which was passed in September that year by the state Assembly, was later returned by Governor RN Ravi. Since there had been no progress after our replies, in my …

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, 4 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 …

T.N. Chief Minister Stalin writes to President reiterating request seeking assent for NEET Exemption Bill
1 year, 4 months ago

T.N. Chief Minister Stalin writes to President reiterating request seeking assent for NEET Exemption Bill

The Hindu  

Against the backdrop of a Chennai boy ending his life over low scores in NEET and the subsequent death by suicide of his father, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday urged President Droupadi Murmu to grant assent to the State’s NEET Exemption Bill, which “was the collective will of the people of Tamil Nadu”. In his letter to the President, …

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. …

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. …

Stalin writes to President, says Ravi unfit to be Governor
1 year, 5 months ago

Stalin writes to President, says Ravi unfit to be Governor

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M.K. Ravi with acting in a partisan manner by refusing permission to prosecute former AIADMK ministers facing corruption charges and hastily trying to dismiss arrested minister V. Senthil Balaji. The Governor has also proved himself to be a man with deeply rooted animosity towards Tamil Nadu, its people, culture and literature, the Chief Minister said in his …

’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 …

Governors have right to talk politics: Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan
1 year, 5 months ago

Governors have right to talk politics: Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan

India Today  

Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan recently asserted that governors possess the same right as political party leaders to engage in political discussions. Her remarks followed Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai's remarks that governors should refrain from discussing politics. "Since everyone else participates in political discussions, governors should also have the freedom to do so," the Telangana …

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 …

M.K. Stalin interview: Rein in Governor or face Tamil Nadu’s ire, Chief Minister tells Centre
1 year, 5 months ago

M.K. Stalin interview: Rein in Governor or face Tamil Nadu’s ire, Chief Minister tells Centre

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. In an exclusive interview with The Hindu against the backdrop of his face-off with the Governor over the latter unilaterally ‘dismissing’ V. Senthilbalaji from the Cabinet, Mr. Stalin accused Mr. Ravi of targeting the Minister in the same manner as that of the BJP. I have taken a correct stand after the BJP converted the …

Senthil Balaji sacked for 5 hrs; 'Which lawyer advised Guv,' Opposition attacks
1 year, 5 months ago

Senthil Balaji sacked for 5 hrs; 'Which lawyer advised Guv,' Opposition attacks

Hindustan Times  

The Tamil Nadu government versus Governor RN Ravi escalated on Thursday evening after Governor RN Ravi sacked arrested minister Senthil Balaji from the council of ministers on account of criminal charges against him. Opposition leaders extended support to Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin against Governor RN Ravi. Congress MP and advocate Manish Tewari said the President should sack Tamil …

Governor, LG offices a ‘colonial hangover’: AAP leader Raghav Chadha
1 year, 6 months ago

Governor, LG offices a ‘colonial hangover’: AAP leader Raghav Chadha

Hindustan Times  

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Saturday alleged that the Governors or Lieutenant Governors in the non-BJP ruled states try to curb the powers and rights of elected government and said that the offices of Governors and LGs should be abolished. Read here: 'Stalin afraid Senthil Balaji might reveal truth': AIADMK's jibe at Tamil …

17 Bills pending with Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi: Minister Thangam Thennarasu
1 year, 7 months ago

17 Bills pending with Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi: Minister Thangam Thennarasu

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Minister for Industries Thangam Thennarasu said on Thursday, May 4, that 17 Bills adopted by the Assembly were pending with Governor R.N. On the Governor’s reservations about calling Tamil Nadu a “haven of peace,” Mr. Thennarasu said that irrespective of Mr. Ravi’s views, the State was, indeed, a haven of peace and its development bore this fact out. …

‘Dravidian Model’ giving jitters to Tamil Nadu Governor: Speaker Appavu
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Dravidian Model’ giving jitters to Tamil Nadu Governor: Speaker Appavu

The Hindu  

The word ‘Dravidian Model’ was giving jitters to a few, who did not want see an egalitarian society by ensuring equal opportunity to every citizen of Tamil Nadu, Assembly Speaker M. Appavu said in Tiruneveli on Thursday, May 4. Ravi’s statement in an interview, calling ‘Dravidian Model’ a “political slogan” and “desperate attempt to sustain an expired ideology”. According to …

Pinarayi, Stalin make common political cause over gubernatorial delay in giving assent to Bills
1 year, 8 months ago

Pinarayi, Stalin make common political cause over gubernatorial delay in giving assent to Bills

The Hindu  

The “inordinate” gubernatorial delay in giving assent to Bills passed by their respective State legislatures has accorded Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his Tamil Nadu counterpart M. K. Stalin a consequential opportunity to make a common political cause in addressing a volatile issue that has roiled both administrations and strained their relations with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government. Mr. …

In Tamil Nadu, resolving a recurring conflict
1 year, 8 months ago

In Tamil Nadu, resolving a recurring conflict

The Hindu  

Three months after a face-off between Governor R.N. There was nothing wrong in the fact that Mr. Ravi articulated the constitutional position regarding the role of the Governor, but his interpretation, which was viewed against the backdrop of his relationship with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam regime, created a strong response not only from the ruling party but also its allies. …

Need to change Constitution to end Assembly’s dependence on Governor for assent to Bills: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
1 year, 8 months ago

Need to change Constitution to end Assembly’s dependence on Governor for assent to Bills: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

The Hindu  

Stalin on Monday, April 10, 2023 alleged that Governor R.N. He also made a strong pitch for amending the Constitution to change the requirement for the laws passed by an elected Assembly to get assent from a “nominated” Governor. Mr. Stalin, who moved a resolution urging the Union government and the President to issue instructions to the Governor to give …

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