‘Brazen disrespect’: Governor RN Ravi walks out of Tamil Nadu assembly for second year in a row
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‘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 Appavu which was “cussedly refused”. Not to be a party to such brazen disrespect to the Constitution and the National Anthem, Governor in deep anguish left the House,” the Raj Bhavan's post added. Amid sloganeering, the governor urged the house to play the national anthem, following which the state anthem “tamizh thaai vaazhthu” was played, reported HT Tamil.

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Speaker condemns Governor over remarks on Assembly proceedings
14 hours 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 …

Governor violates Constitutional provisions bestowed on him: DMK
1 day, 16 hours ago

Governor violates Constitutional provisions bestowed on him: DMK

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi was violating the Constitutional powers bestowed on him and despite holding an appointed post, he was trying to bypass the elected Government and cabinet, said senior DMK leader Pon Muthuramalingam. Addressing a protest demonstration organised by the party against the Governor here on Tuesday, Mr. Muthuramalingam and member of the DMK’s high-level administrative body said …

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi Walks Out of Assembly Over National Anthem Row; DMK Calls for Removal
1 day, 18 hours 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 …

'#GetOutRavi' posters pop up after Tamil Nadu Governor's National Anthem row
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2 days, 7 hours 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 …

​Contrived grievance: The Hindu Editorial on the Tamil Nadu Governor
2 days, 12 hours ago

​Contrived grievance: The Hindu Editorial on the Tamil Nadu Governor

The Hindu  

It is regrettable that the customary address to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by the Governor in the beginning of a new year’s session is turning into an unsavoury event year after year. The State government maintains that the practice in the Assembly was to play the State’s invocation to Tamil before the address and the national anthem at the …

Palaniswami says his party did not boycott Governor’s address
2 days, 15 hours 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. …

T.N. Assembly: National anthem issue raised by Governor in 2024 was already resolved, says Speaker
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2 days, 22 hours 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 days, 23 hours 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 …

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi walks out of Assembly without reading customary address
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3 days, 2 hours 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 …

Tamil Nadu Governor leaves Assembly over 'brazen disrespect to Constitution and national anthem'
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3 days, 7 hours 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 …

Watch: The DMK-BJP bonhomie | Focus Tamil Nadu
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: The DMK-BJP bonhomie | Focus Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Two factors have contributed to this talk about the DMK and the BJP getting closer. First, the decision of Chief Minister MK Stalin to attend the At Home reception or tea party hosted by Governor RN Ravi on Independence Day. The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai, among other things, accused the Governor of consistently trying to obstruct the …

Tamil Nadu Ruling Coalition Boycotts Governor’s R-Day Tea Party
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Ruling Coalition Boycotts Governor’s R-Day Tea Party

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The entire ruling coalition in Tamil Nadu will give a miss to the tea party hosted by Governor R N Ravi at the Raj Bhavan on the occasion of Independence Day with the DMK, too, announcing its decision to boycott the event joining hands with the rest of its allies. The DMK’s allies, the Congress, the CPI, the CPM, …

Tamil Nadu Congress to boycott Governor R.N. Ravi’s Independence Day tea party on August 15
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin Vows to Continue his Fight Against Fascism
10 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

The real travesty: The Hindu Editorial on the Governor of Tamil Nadu and the Governor’s address
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Row over Governor’s address a matter among Ravi, Speaker and State govt., says EPS
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Row over Governor’s address a matter among Ravi, Speaker and State govt., says EPS

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Monday used the row over Governor R.N. Ravi’s address to reiterate his demand for the allotment of a seat in the front row of the Opposition benches to AIADMK deputy floor leader R.B. Addressing the media, Mr Palaniswami expressed the hope that Assembly Speaker M. Appavu, who underscored …

Governor could have refrained from coming to Assembly if speech went against his conscience: T.N. Law Minister
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 4 weeks 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
10 months, 4 weeks 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
10 months, 4 weeks 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
10 months, 4 weeks 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'
10 months, 4 weeks 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'
10 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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 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 …

Tamil Nadu governor returns bills sent to him, DMK govt set to adopt them again
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu governor returns bills sent to him, DMK govt set to adopt them again

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has returned bills sent to him by the government for his assent and the state is all set to get them passed again in a special sitting of the Assembly on November 18. Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi Speaking to reporters at Tiruvannamalai, Speaker M Appavu said a special sitting of the Assembly will …

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 …

"Governor Acting As A Political Rival": Tamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Against Governor RN Ravi's Inaction In Assenting Bills
1 year, 2 months 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 …

R.N. Ravi’s continuance as Tamil Nadu Governor is advantageous to the DMK: CM Stalin
1 year, 2 months 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, let him continue until 2024': MK Stalin's dig at PM
1 year, 2 months 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. …

'From North India...': DMK slams Tamil Nadu Governer RN Ravi's 'freedom fighters' remark
1 year, 2 months 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 …

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. …

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 …

'RN Ravi threat to Tamil Nadu peace': Stalin's party vs Governor reaches President
1 year, 6 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 …

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained
1 year, 6 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 …

Parties ask Annamalai to apologise over TN anthem row in K’taka
1 year, 8 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 …

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. …

'Dictator Ravi' posters spotted in Chennai after Tamil CM MK Stalin's remark on Governor
1 year, 9 months ago

'Dictator Ravi' posters spotted in Chennai after Tamil CM MK Stalin's remark on Governor

India Today  

Posters targeting Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi were spotted in Chennai on Saturday after Chief Minister MK Stalin slammed him saying, "The Governor should not think of himself as The Great Dictator." MK Stalin's 'dictator' remark against the governor had come in the wake of Governor RN Ravi speaking on the Assembly bills forwarded to him for presidential assent. Most …

DMK's 'dictator Ravi' swipe at Tamil Nadu Governor over Sterlite remarks
1 year, 9 months ago

DMK's 'dictator Ravi' swipe at Tamil Nadu Governor over Sterlite remarks

India Today  

MK Stalin's Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, took a swipe at Governor RN Ravi with a tweet comparing the Governor to dictators. Governor RN Ravi had stoked controversy by remarking that foreign funds had fuelled the protests against the Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi and Kudankulam nuclear power plant. Most Governors use the state's resources but feel …

DC Edit | Ravi rethink on TN name shows him in poor light
1 year, 11 months ago

DC Edit | Ravi rethink on TN name shows him in poor light

Deccan Chronicle  

The volte-face by Tamil Nadu governor R.N. Ravi in the form of a “clarification” implying that he mentioned “Tamizhagam” as the name for the state of Tamil Nadu in a “historical and cultural context” and that it is “erroneous” and “far-fetched” to construe it as a suggestion to change the name of the state underlines the delicate position that governors …

DMK leader spews venom against Tamil Nadu Governor for not reading the speech given by TN government
1 year, 11 months ago

DMK leader spews venom against Tamil Nadu Governor for not reading the speech given by TN government

Op India  

Following the face-off between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and state Governor RN Ravi recently in the state assembly, a DMK Minister has stoked a fresh controversy by making abusive and threatening remarks against Governor Ravi. If you don’t read out the speech given by Govt, go to Kashmir&we’ll send terrorists so that they’ll gun you down: DMK’s Shivaji …

Tamil Nadu assembly row: Telangana governor advises for ‘cultured’ comments
1 year, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu assembly row: Telangana governor advises for ‘cultured’ comments

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu is in a politically sensational mood, Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundarajan on Saturday said on the tussle between Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government and Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi. Ruling alliance lawmakers protest against Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi's remarks. Read| Tamil Nadu: BJP opposes Sethusamudram project, ‘Only benefit a few DMK leaders’ Soundarajan's statement came in the backdrop of …

‘We wonder if DMK has terrorist links…’: BJP leader on remarks against governor
1 year, 11 months ago

‘We wonder if DMK has terrorist links…’: BJP leader on remarks against governor

Hindustan Times  

The BJP on Friday hit back at DMK leader Shivaji Krishnamoorthy over his controversial remark against Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi for deviating from the government-approved speech at the opening session of the legislative assembly. Tamil Nadu BJP unit vice president Narayana Thirupathy said the DMK leader have been using foul and filthy language for the last 60 years and …

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