TN Assembly: Governor walks out without delivering address, citing “disrespect” of national anthem
2 months, 3 weeks ago

TN Assembly: Governor walks out without delivering address, citing “disrespect” of national anthem

New Indian Express  

In response to the events, the Raj Bhavan released a tweet explaining the Governor’s decision to leave the Assembly. It stated, “The Constitution of Bharat and the National Anthem were once again insulted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly today. It is sung in all the state legislatures at the beginning and the end of the Governor's address.” The statement further alleged that only the Tamil Thai Vaazhthu was sung upon the Governor’s arrival, contrary to his repeated insistence that the National Anthem should precede the state song. The tweet claimed their refusal prompted the Governor to walk out in “deep anguish.” As per the established rules of the Tamil Nadu Assembly, the Tamil Thai Vaazhthu is sung at the commencement of proceedings, while the National Anthem is traditionally sung at the conclusion of the day’s business after the Speaker delivers the Tamil version of the Governor's address. The incident marks a continuation of ongoing tensions between the Governor and the state government over procedural and constitutional matters, setting the stage for further political friction in Tamil Nadu.

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Speaker Appavu justifies his walkout from Presiding Officers’ Meet
2 months, 1 week ago

Speaker Appavu justifies his walkout from Presiding Officers’ Meet

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M. Appavu has justified his act of walking-out from the recently held 85th National Presiding Officers’ Meet in Patna saying that the Deputy Speaker of Rajya Sabha refused to record his observations about the “objectionable functioning” of Governor of Tamil Nadu. But, the Deputy Speaker of Rajya Sabha, who can only expunge any remarks made by …

Governor R.N. Ravi continues to disrespect people of T.N., says Speaker
2 months, 1 week ago

Governor R.N. Ravi continues to disrespect people of T.N., says Speaker

The Hindu  

Assembly Speaker M. Appavu on Monday said at a meeting of his counterparts from across the country that the activities of Governor R.N. Citing the recommendations of the Punchhi Commission, Mr. Appavu said, “The State Legislature should be empowered to remove the Governor through a resolution, and the phrase, “The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President” …

‘Such arrogance’: Tamil Nadu Guv Ravi on CM Stalin’s ‘childish’ dig over national anthem row
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Such arrogance’: Tamil Nadu Guv Ravi on CM Stalin’s ‘childish’ dig over national anthem row

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan called out Chief Minister MK Stalin's “arrogance” for calling Governor RN Ravi “childish” for walking out of the Assembly without delivering his address over an alleged ‘insult’ to the national anthem. In a strongly worded post on X, the Raj Bhavan said “such arrogance is not good” and people will not tolerate any “brazen insult” to …

National Anthem row: Tamil Nadu Governor reacts to CM Stalin's 'childish' barb, says arrogance not good'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

National Anthem row: Tamil Nadu Governor reacts to CM Stalin's 'childish' barb, says arrogance not good'

India TV News  

The Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan, on Sunday, lambasted Chief Minister M K Stalin after he described Governor RN Ravi as 'childish' for not delivering his address to the Assembly recently. In a social media post on X, Raj Bhavan said that people will not tolerate any "brazen insult" to the country and the Constitution. The post read, "Thiru @mkstalin asserts …

Such arrogance not good: Governor's office to MK Stalin amid national anthem row
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Such arrogance not good: Governor's office to MK Stalin amid national anthem row

India Today  

Amid a row over Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's abrupt walkout from the state Assembly, Raj Bhavan on Sunday hit back at Chief Minister MK Stalin's "childish" jab at the Governor and said that such arrogance was not good. Stalin had termed Governor Ravi as "absurd" and "childish" after he walked out of the Assembly without delivering his customary speech …

Plea in SC seeks recall of Governor over his walkout
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Plea in SC seeks recall of Governor over his walkout

The Hindu  

A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the recall of Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Jaya Sukin, called the Governor’s conduct “shameful” as Tamil Thai Vazhthu was being sung at the beginning of functions since 1967. “In 1991, the State government introduced a rule that Tamil Thai Vazhthu would be sung at the beginning of functions and …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Criticises Governor RN Ravi For Skipping Assembly Address: 'Unable To Digest TN's Growth'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Criticises Governor RN Ravi For Skipping Assembly Address: 'Unable To Digest TN's Growth'

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday criticised Governor RN Ravi for skipping his customary address to the Legislative Assembly and described his actions as "childish" and indicative of his inability to accept the state's progress. In the Assembly, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said, as per ANI, "The Governor is coming to deliver his address but leaving without …

Speaker condemns Governor over remarks on Assembly proceedings
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Speaker condemns Governor over remarks on Assembly proceedings

The Hindu  

Speaker M. Appavu on Wednesday said the Assembly condemned Governor R.N. Taking strong exception to the Raj Bhavan’s post claiming that there was “total censorship” of the House proceedings, reminiscent of the days of the Emergency, the Speaker implied that Doordarshan Podhigai was unable to broadcast the event the way the Governor wanted it to be broadcast, and hence, the …

DC Edit | No room for ego in Assemblies
2 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | No room for ego in Assemblies

Deccan Chronicle  

In the hallowed precincts of the Legislative Assembly, the heart and soul of democracy, there should be no room for individual egoism. The responsibility of upholding the sanctity of the elected House lies not only with political parties, either having representation there or aspiring to be there, but also with the governor, who, as per the constitutional mandate, delivers the …

DMK Holds Protests Against Governor R N Ravi
2 months, 3 weeks ago

DMK Holds Protests Against Governor R N Ravi

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The DMK organized protests in all the district headquarters in the State to protest against the behavior of Governor R N Ravi who refused to read out the Governor’s Address in the State Assembly and walked out of the House accusing the DMK of insulting the national anthem. Speaking at the protest in Chennai, DMK MP from Thoothukudi, Kanimozhi …

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi Walks Out of Assembly Over National Anthem Row; DMK Calls for Removal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi Walks Out of Assembly Over National Anthem Row; DMK Calls for Removal

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 07, 2025 18:05 IST - 9 MINS READ On January 6, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. The reason for the Governor’s walkout this year was elucidated in a Raj Bhavan note posted on the social media platform X: “The Constitution of Bharat and the National Anthem were once again insulted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly today. Appavu said …

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi storms out of the House over anthem row
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi storms out of the House over anthem row

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi on Monday walked out of Tamil Nadu assembly without reading his customary address for the second consecutive year, opposing what he described as disrespect to the national anthem and triggering a political controversy. Not to be a party to such brazen disrespect to the Constitution and the national anthem, governor in deep anguish left the …

TN Guv was sent to trouble govt, insult Tamil, Kanimozhi says at DMK protest
2 months, 3 weeks ago

TN Guv was sent to trouble govt, insult Tamil, Kanimozhi says at DMK protest

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: DMK deputy general secretary Kanimozhi alleged on Tuesday that the BJP government at the Centre had made R N Ravi Governor of Tamil Nadu only to give trouble to the DMK government and to insult Tamils. He can take leave and refrain from attending Assembly," the MP from Thoothukudi said while addressing the party members at a massive protest …

'#GetOutRavi' posters pop up after Tamil Nadu Governor's National Anthem row
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

'#GetOutRavi' posters pop up after Tamil Nadu Governor's National Anthem row

India Today  

Posters calling for Governor RN Ravi’s removal appeared across Chennai, condemning his abrupt walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly. DMK’s organising secretary RS Bharathi condemned the Governor’s behavior as a violation of protocol and disrespectful to the assembly and the people of Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin joined the backlash, condemning the Governor’s refusal to deliver his …

Tamil Nadu opposition says govt forced governor to leave; DMK allies want centre to recall Ravi
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu opposition says govt forced governor to leave; DMK allies want centre to recall Ravi

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Following the drama witnessed in the Assembly on Monday, with Governor RN Ravi walking out without delivering his customary address, the Opposition parties blamed the state for forcing the governor to do so. Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami alleged that the ruling DMK is acting with the intention of preventing the governor from …

Reminders to recite anthem sent well in advance, but ignored, says Raj Bhavan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Reminders to recite anthem sent well in advance, but ignored, says Raj Bhavan

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Governor RN Ravi, who has been at loggerheads with the DMK government ever since he assumed office in 2021, clashed with the government on Monday over the old issue of non-recital of national anthem at the beginning of his customary address of the Assembly. A statement from the Raj Bhavan, after the governor walked out, charged that the Constitution …

Tamil Nadu governor was sent to trouble govt, insult Tamil: Kanimozhi at DMK protest
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu governor was sent to trouble govt, insult Tamil: Kanimozhi at DMK protest

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: DMK deputy general secretary Kanimozhi alleged on Tuesday that the BJP government at the Centre had made R N Ravi Governor of Tamil Nadu only to give trouble to the DMK government and to insult Tamils. Stating that the Gubernatorial position was not meant to do politics, she said the Governor was free to go on leave if he …

Palaniswami says his party did not boycott Governor’s address
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Palaniswami says his party did not boycott Governor’s address

The Hindu  

The AIADMK general secretary and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Monday asserted that his party did not boycott the Governor’s address to the House. “They are functioning deliberately so as to prevent him from delivering his address,” Mr. Palaniswami told reporters on the campus of Fort St. George. “This is not the Governor’s address.” Mr. …

Governor RN Ravi storms out of Tamil Nadu Assembly — the National Anthem row explained
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Governor RN Ravi storms out of Tamil Nadu Assembly — the National Anthem row explained

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi walked out of the state assembly without reading his customary address over what he called ‘disrespect’ to the National Anthem and the Constitution on the first day of the winter session of the assembly. The Constitution and the National Anthem were once again insulted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly today, the Raj Bhavan said in …

T.N. Assembly: National anthem issue raised by Governor in 2024 was already resolved, says Speaker
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

T.N. Assembly: National anthem issue raised by Governor in 2024 was already resolved, says Speaker

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker M. Appavu on Monday maintained that the issue raised by Governor R.N. Ravi over the playing of the national anthem in February 2024 — during the first Assembly session of that year — had already been “resolved”. He further cited tradition, as per which the Tamil Thai Vaazhthu was to be sung before the Governor’s …

Guidelines on playing national anthem | Explained
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Guidelines on playing national anthem | Explained

The Hindu  

The Story So Far: On Monday, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi left the Legislative Assembly without delivering the customary address on the opening day of the first session of the year, complaining that national anthem was not played before his scheduled address. As per convention, the State anthem — Tamil Thai Vazhthu — is played at the beginning of the …

‘Brazen disrespect’: Governor RN Ravi walks out of Tamil Nadu assembly for second year in a row
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Brazen disrespect’: Governor RN Ravi walks out of Tamil Nadu assembly for second year in a row

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi alleged “disrespect” to the national anthem and the Constitution and walked out of the state assembly without reading his customary address on the first day of the winter session. In a post on X, the Raj Bhavan claimed that the governor made a “fervent appeal” to chief minister M K Stalin and speaker M …

Tamil Nadu Guv skips assembly address, cites DMK govt’s disrespect for Constitution
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Guv skips assembly address, cites DMK govt’s disrespect for Constitution

Deccan Chronicle  

High Drama was seen on Day 1 of the Tamil Nadu Assembly session of 2025. Governor R N Ravi did not deliver his customary address during the first session of the state legislative assembly today, citing a serious issue concerning the National Anthem.According to a statement from the office of Raj Bhawan, upon the Governor’s arrival at the assembly, only …

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi walks out of Assembly without reading customary address
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi walks out of Assembly without reading customary address

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. The Raj Bhavan later said the Governor had left the House “in deep anguish” as the “Constitution of Bharat” and the national anthem were once again “insulted” in the Assembly. In a social media post, he said while it was part of the tradition for the Governor to deliver his customary address, it has “become the …

Governor RN Ravi says he admires Tamil Nadu pride after assembly walkout row
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Governor RN Ravi says he admires Tamil Nadu pride after assembly walkout row

India Today  

The Governor of Tamil Nadu, RN Ravi, issued a press release on Monday reaffirming his deep admiration for the state’s cultural heritage, including its language, traditions, and the Tamil State Song, “Tamil Thai Vazhthu”. The statement comes after Governor RN Ravi walked out of the Tamil Nadu assembly’s winter session on the first day without making the customary address. The …

DMK calls Governor RN Ravi's exit from Tamil Nadu Assembly 'drama', plans protest
2 months, 3 weeks ago

DMK calls Governor RN Ravi's exit from Tamil Nadu Assembly 'drama', plans protest

India Today  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam criticised Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for walking out of the State Assembly on the first session of the year without delivering his customary speech. A post by Raj Bhavan stated: “The Constitution of Bharat and the National Anthem were insulted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly today. Reacting to this, State Transport Minister SS Sivasankar accused …

Tamil Nadu Governor leaves Assembly over 'brazen disrespect to Constitution and national anthem'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Governor leaves Assembly over 'brazen disrespect to Constitution and national anthem'

India TV News  

Chennai: In a shocking incident, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi left the state Assembly on Monday in "deep anguish" over the "brazen disrespect to the Constitution and the National Anthem," the Raj Bhavan said in a statement. During the House proceedings, the governor fervently appealed to Chief Minister MK Stalin and Speaker M Appavu to sing the National Anthem, but …

Governor Ravi vs MK Stalin again, now over 'insulting national anthem, assembly'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Governor Ravi vs MK Stalin again, now over 'insulting national anthem, assembly'

India Today  

The winter session of the Tamil Nadu assembly opened to high drama with Governor RN Ravi leaving without making the customary address, accusing Chief Minister MK Stalin of brazenly disrespecting the national anthem. Governor Ravi left the House in “deep anguish” over the “brazen disrespect” to the Constitution and National Anthem, the statement from Raj Bhavan said. Not to be …

Watch | Controversial actions: T.N. Governor and Speaker
1 year, 1 month ago

Watch | Controversial actions: T.N. Governor and Speaker

The Hindu  

Relations between the Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan and the Government have worsened, with Governor RN Ravi refusing to read out the customary address to the Legislative Assembly. On the first day of this year’s Legislative Assembly session, Mr Ravi refused to read out in full, the Governor’s address that was tabled before the members of the House. The Raj Bhavan …

'Governor Ravi's conduct in assembly seems continuation of his political activities': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
1 year, 1 month 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 …

DC Edit | TN governor’s actions a travesty of democracy
1 year, 1 month ago

DC Edit | TN governor’s actions a travesty of democracy

Deccan Chronicle  

Given the quintessential behaviour of governors appointed in the southern states not ruled by the BJP, what R.N. Ahead of Mr Ravi, his counterpart in Kerala had also done the same thing — refused to read out the customary governors’ address prepared by the state government. Mr Ravi added a sprinkling of spice to his recalcitrance by stating that his …

Governor could have refrained from coming to Assembly if speech went against his conscience: T.N. Law Minister
1 year, 1 month ago

Governor could have refrained from coming to Assembly if speech went against his conscience: T.N. Law Minister

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi could have chosen not to come to the Assembly if he felt the text of his customary address prepared by the State government was against his conscience, Law Minister S. Regupathy said in Chennai on Monday. Speaking to reporters in the Secretariat campus, after Mr. Ravi refused to read out his prepared speech, Mr. Regupathy …

T.N. Speaker Appavu lowered the dignity of Chair: Raj Bhavan
1 year, 1 month ago

T.N. Speaker Appavu lowered the dignity of Chair: Raj Bhavan

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker with his “unbecoming conduct lowered the dignity of his Chair and grace of the House,” the Raj Bhavan said on Monday, February 12, 2024 hours after the House witnessed dramatic scenes with Governor R.N. Raj Bhavan Press Release No: 08 pic.twitter.com/d9oRxETJ3z — RAJ BHAVAN, TAMIL NADU February 12, 2024 “While the Speaker went on his …

Tamil Nadu: House Speaker reads out speech after gov says he disagrees with it
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: House Speaker reads out speech after gov says he disagrees with it

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu assembly Speaker M Appavu on Monday read out the Tamil version of the speech prepared for governor RN Ravi’s customary address on day one of the budget session of the House after the latter said he disagreed with it on factual and moral grounds, triggering a commotion. Ravi, who skipped parts of his speech and walked out last …

TN Governor Ravi refuses to read address in Assembly over national anthem
1 year, 1 month ago

TN Governor Ravi refuses to read address in Assembly over national anthem

Deccan Chronicle  

Ravi refused to read out the customary ‘Governor’s address,’ prepared by the state government, in the legislative Assembly on Monday on the start of the first session of the year, saying it contained misleading passages and then abruptly walked out before the playing of the national anthem, objecting to Speaker M Appavu’s remarks on him and the passing of a …

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi refuses to read Governor’s address at T.N. Assembly
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi refuses to read Governor’s address at T.N. Assembly

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. To get today’s top stories from the State in your inbox, subscribe to our Tamil Nadu Today newsletter Later in the day, the Raj Bhavan, in a release, said the Governor “with due regard to the constitutional proprieties expressed his inability to read the address as it contained numerous passages with misleading claims and facts and …

TN Governor Ravi refuses to read customary address in assembly, walks out before session ends
1 year, 1 month ago

TN Governor Ravi refuses to read customary address in assembly, walks out before session ends

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: For the second consecutive year, the customary address of the governor to the State Assembly ended up in controversy on Monday with Governor RN Ravi refusing to read his customary address prepared by the State government except for the introductory portions citing some reasons. Later, Assembly Speaker M Appavu read out the Tamil version of the customary address in …

TN Governor refuses to read govt's address in Assembly, says 'It would have amount to Constitutional travesty'
1 year, 1 month ago

TN Governor refuses to read govt's address in Assembly, says 'It would have amount to Constitutional travesty'

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Assembly: Hours after Governor R N Ravi walked out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly ahead of the national anthem being played, Raj Bhavan issued a statement accusing the state government of ignoring his advice on the address. The Raj Bhavan in a statement to Monday alleged that Governor advice to the Tamil Nadu government to show due respect …

TN Governor Ravi reacts to assembly walkout, claims Speaker Appavu 'lowered dignity of the chair'
1 year, 1 month ago

TN Governor Ravi reacts to assembly walkout, claims Speaker Appavu 'lowered dignity of the chair'

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Raj Bhavan here on Monday clarified why the governor walked out of the House ahead of the rendering of the National Anthem and why he refused to read the customary address in full. The Raj Bhavan charged that by launching a tirade against the governor and calling him a follower of Nathuram Godse and more, Assembly Speaker M …

Parties ask Annamalai to apologise over TN anthem row in K’taka
1 year, 11 months ago

Parties ask Annamalai to apologise over TN anthem row in K’taka

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: Political parties in Tamil Nadu have demanded an apology from the state’s BJP president K Annamalai, who did not intervene when former Karnataka deputy chief minister K S Eshwarappa forcibly stopped the Tamil Nadu’s anthem from being played during an election campaign in Shimoga and replaced it with Karnataka state song. In a tweet, DMK’s deputy general secretary and …

Eshwarappa Stops Tamil Nadu Anthem At Campaign Meet In Shivamogga, DMK Demands TN BJP's Apology
1 year, 11 months ago

Eshwarappa Stops Tamil Nadu Anthem At Campaign Meet In Shivamogga, DMK Demands TN BJP's Apology

ABP News  

KS Eshwarappa, BJP leader and former deputy Chief Minister, ran into a controversy after he commanded the organisers to stop Tamil Nadu state anthem and instead play Karnataka state anthem during a public event on Thursday. The incident took place at Tamil Voters' convention under the leadership of former IPS officer and Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai. Eshwarappa also …

Tamil Nadu Governor is on a confrontation with State government, Chief Minister Stalin tells President
2 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor is on a confrontation with State government, Chief Minister Stalin tells President

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Article 163 says that “there shall be a council of Ministers with the chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions, except in so far as he is by or under this constitution required to exercise his functions or any of them in his discretion.” The …

'Get out Ravi' posters in Chennai stirs row amid Tamil Nadu CM-Governor stand-off
2 years, 2 months ago

'Get out Ravi' posters in Chennai stirs row amid Tamil Nadu CM-Governor stand-off

India Today  

In an escalation in the ongoing tussle between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi, several protests were seen across the state against the governor asking him to ‘get out.’ 'GetOutRavi' immediately began to trend on Twitter. On Tuesday morning, posters reflecting the same content with CM Stalin, minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Dhayanidhi Maran’s pictures were seen …

'Get out Ravi' posters in Chennai stirs row amid Tamil Nadu CM-Governor stand-off
2 years, 2 months ago

'Get out Ravi' posters in Chennai stirs row amid Tamil Nadu CM-Governor stand-off

India Today  

In an escalation in the ongoing tussle between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi, several protests were seen across the state against the governor asking him to ‘get out.’ 'GetOutRavi' immediately began to trend on Twitter. On Tuesday morning, posters reflecting the same content with CM Stalin, minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Dhayanidhi Maran’s pictures were seen …

Tamil Nadu Governor storms out of House amidst speech row
2 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor storms out of House amidst speech row

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi stormed out of the state Assembly midway through the proceedings after triggering a controversy by refusing to read some lines from the customary governor’s address prepared by the state government and also raising several constitutional questions through his behaviour on Monday, the opening day of the current session in the New Year. Even as …

How Tamil Nadu government drafted a real-time response to Governor’s address
2 years, 2 months ago

How Tamil Nadu government drafted a real-time response to Governor’s address

The Hindu  

A keen observation of the proceedings in the Assembly on Monday showed that the treasury benches had sensed early on that the Governor had skipped some portions and deviated from the approved text of his customary address to the House. Stalin, while the address was being read out, appeared to have helped the latter draft, in real time, a resolution …

Governor insulted nation by boycotting national anthem: Speaker Appavu
2 years, 2 months ago

Governor insulted nation by boycotting national anthem: Speaker Appavu

The Hindu  

Assembly Speaker M. Appavu on Monday said Governor R.N. “The tradition so far has been that if the Governor comes to the Assembly to deliver a speech, he would remain there till the end, and rise when the national anthem is sung,” Mr. Appavu said, while addressing the media. The prepared speech of the Governor was sent to him on …

What took place in T.N. Assembly was a personal attack on Governor: BJP MLA Vanathi Srinivasan
2 years, 2 months ago

What took place in T.N. Assembly was a personal attack on Governor: BJP MLA Vanathi Srinivasan

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Vanathi Srinivasan termed what happened in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Monday, a “personal attack” on the Governor. Speaking to reporters after the Assembly session, Ms. Srinivasan said the State government should have taken up the parts omitted by the Governor in his speech with his office. Ms. Srinivasan said this incident showed that the …

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi walks out of House as Chief Minister M.K. Stalin objects to deviation from speech
2 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi walks out of House as Chief Minister M.K. Stalin objects to deviation from speech

The Hindu  

In an unprecedented face-off, Governor R.N. Trouble began in the first Assembly session of the New Year after Mr. Ravi skipped a paragraph containing references to certain national and regional stalwarts and the term “Dravidian Model of governance”. Objecting to Mr. Ravi’s action, soon after Speaker M. Appavu read out the Tamil translation of the Governor’s tabled address, Mr. Stalin …

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