'Intent to incite hatred...': TN ruling alliance wants Guv RN Ravi to be removed
2 years, 1 month ago

'Intent to incite hatred...': TN ruling alliance wants Guv RN Ravi to be removed

Hindustan Times  

Members of Parliament of Tamil Nadu's ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam -led Secular Progressive Alliance on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to president Droupadi Murmu seeking RN Ravi’s removal as governor over allegedly seditious and communal statements and for failing in his duties. It alleged retired bureaucrats faithful to the Bharatiya Janata Party -led government at the Centre were offered the governor’s post as quid pro quo. READ | DMK, allies urge president Murmu to 'sack' TN governor as ties worsen "The image of the Governor as merely an agent of the Union sitting in state capitals and desperately seeking an opportunity to run down the state government when it is in the hands of a party opposed to the party ruling at Center will deform our cooperative federalism and destroy our democracy..Ravi is a textbook example of this malady." "…In the past, the Governor has made similar communal remarks like praising sanatana dharma, communalising the jewel of Tamil literature – the Thirukural and denouncing Dravidian heritage and Tamil pride.

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BJP leader CT Ravi calls defamation case a conspiracy to intimidate him
2 days, 15 hours ago

BJP leader CT Ravi calls defamation case a conspiracy to intimidate him

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader CT Ravi on Saturday claimed that the defamation case against him was a "conspiracy" to intimidate him and alleged that he was arrested without the permission of the Assembly Speaker. On Saturday, BJP leader CT Ravi said that he was detained without the Assembly Speaker's consent and that the defamation case against him was a "conspiracy" to scare …

CT Ravi derogatory remark: Karnataka Deputy CM rules out any interference in police action against BJP leader Ravi
3 days, 20 hours ago

CT Ravi derogatory remark: Karnataka Deputy CM rules out any interference in police action against BJP leader Ravi

The Hindu  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Calling Mr. Ravi a “filthy mouth”, he accused the former BJP national general secretary of using derogatory words against several people in the past. Ravi arrested over his ‘obscene’ remarks on Congress Minister Terming Ms. Hebbalkar’s supporters’ anger against Mr. Ravi as “natural”, the Deputy CM said, “Their leader, their daughter was insulted. They are …

Attempts Being Made To Isolate Tamil Nadu From Rest Of India On Basis Of Language, Says Guv RN Ravi
2 months ago

Attempts Being Made To Isolate Tamil Nadu From Rest Of India On Basis Of Language, Says Guv RN Ravi

ABP News  

Governor RN Ravi on Friday claimed that an attempt was being made to segregate or isolate Tamil Nadu from the rest of India on the basis of language and cautioned such an attempt will not fructify. a toxic policy and a separatist policy cannot weaken the unity of India," the Governor said, while speaking at the valedictory of Hindi month …

Stalin, EPS demand action against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
9 months ago

Stalin, EPS demand action against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister M K Stalin and the Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami strongly condemned the ‘reckless statement’ of Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shobha Karandlaje linking Tamil Nadu with the Bengaluru Rameswaram Café blasts and urged the ECI to take note of the hate speech and initiate stringent action immediately.In a message on his X page, Stalin …

'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 …

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 …

'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 …

Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan is only interested in pleasing PM, Home Minister, not in serving people: Puducherry Congress
1 year, 4 months ago

Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan is only interested in pleasing PM, Home Minister, not in serving people: Puducherry Congress

The Hindu  

The Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee on Thursday, stepped up its attack on Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan alleging that she was only interested in pleasing her “political masters” and not serving the people of Puducherry. Addressing a joint press conference, PCC chief V. Vaithilingam and former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy said Ms. Soundararajan was only interested in pleasing Prime Minister Narendra …

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 …

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 …

Tamil Nadu Soldier Death: Minister Ponmudi Slams Governor's Remarks
1 year, 10 months ago

Tamil Nadu Soldier Death: Minister Ponmudi Slams Governor's Remarks

ABP News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudi on Thursday slammed Governor R.N.Ravi for his remark on an Army jawan's killing. In a social media post, the Governor had termed the killing of the Army jawan by a DMK local leader and accomplices a "matter of serious concern". The minister said that the Governor was converting Raj Bhavan into a …

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 …

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 …

Amid calls for recalling Governor Ravi, Tamil Nadu govt apprises President
1 year, 11 months ago

Amid calls for recalling Governor Ravi, Tamil Nadu govt apprises President

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Chennai: Amidst the intense tussle between the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu and Governor R N Ravi, the state government on Thursday apprised President Droupadi Murmu over the issue and submitted a memorandum, the content of which was not disclosed immediately. DMK Parliamentary Party leader T R Baalu told reporters in New Delhi that Tamil Nadu Law Minister S …

Bad and ugly: The Hindu Editorial on the Tamil Nadu Governor’s walkout from the Assembly
1 year, 11 months ago

Bad and ugly: The Hindu Editorial on the Tamil Nadu Governor’s walkout from the Assembly

The Hindu  

Expectations of unsavoury events tend to fulfil themselves. His indiscreet remarks in recent days to the effect that the State should not call itself ‘Tamil Nadu’ and that its politics was “regressive” portended tension when he came to address the House. Against this backdrop, Mr. Ravi chose to skip portions of the prepared text, including a reference to the “Dravidian …

Tamil Nadu Politics: As Governor Ravi Suffers Setback, Will BJP Stand a Chance?
1 year, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu Politics: As Governor Ravi Suffers Setback, Will BJP Stand a Chance?

The Quint  

But what happened in Chennai was certainly not cricket, to stretch the metaphor given by British rulers who also left for India a parliamentary system of governance complicated by an imperial design. Ravi's brazen defiance of the Constitutional procedure to read out verbatim— the speech passed by the elected government was no casual oversight or a matter of printed speech …

'Get out Ravi' posters in Chennai stirs row amid Tamil Nadu CM-Governor stand-off
1 year, 11 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
1 year, 11 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 …

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 …

Governor insulted nation by boycotting national anthem: Speaker Appavu
1 year, 11 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
1 year, 11 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
1 year, 11 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 …

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walks out of Assembly after tussle with CM Stalin over speech row | Watch
1 year, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walks out of Assembly after tussle with CM Stalin over speech row | Watch

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walked out of the Assembly on Monday morning after chief minister MK Stalin moved a resolution which stated that only the customary speech by the government would go on record for the first day of the House’s winter session. The ongoing tussle between the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu and Governor RN Ravi …

Political leaders disapprove of Governor’s ‘Tamizhagam’ remark
1 year, 11 months ago

Political leaders disapprove of Governor’s ‘Tamizhagam’ remark

The Hindu  

Political leaders cutting across party lines expressed their disapproval of Governor R.N. “He has become a hero for stirring up controversies,” Mr. Dhinakaran said, adding that if the Governor’s views were ignored, he would stop making such comments. Both Mr. Jayakumar and Mr. Dhinakaran explained that the term Tamil Nadu was chosen to highlight the State’s identity, culture and history. …

Kamal Haasan, Rahul Gandhi discuss Tamil pride
1 year, 11 months ago

Kamal Haasan, Rahul Gandhi discuss Tamil pride

The Hindu  

Being a Tamilian is the same as wanting to be a Maharashtrian, Telugu, or Malayali, we all have our pride, Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan said in a one-on-one conversation with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, after participating with him in the Delhi leg of the Bharat Jodo Yatra. When Mr. Gandhi asked about his view of the violence and …

TN Governor RN Ravi Incurred Disqualification By Accepting 'Office Of Profit': Plea In Madras High Court
2 years ago

TN Governor RN Ravi Incurred Disqualification By Accepting 'Office Of Profit': Plea In Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Kancheepuram District President of the Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam has approached the Madras High Court challenging the authority by which Governor RN Ravi is continuing to hold office as he has been appointed as the Chairman of the Auroville foundation. The petitioner, M Kannadasan submitted that as per Section 13 of the Auroville Foundation Act, the Chairman was entitled …

Govt vs Guv: Why 3 Chief Ministers in South India Have Declared War on the Raj Bhavan
2 years, 1 month ago

Govt vs Guv: Why 3 Chief Ministers in South India Have Declared War on the Raj Bhavan

News 18  

Taking a leaf out of his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee’s book, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has issued orders to remove Governor Arif Mohammad Khan from the post of Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam, a deemed-to-be-university for art and culture. In neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the ruling DMK and its allies wrote to President Droupadi Murmu demanding the recall of Tamil …

Needless needling: The Hindu Editorial on Governor-government ties in Tamil Nadu
2 years, 1 month ago

Needless needling: The Hindu Editorial on Governor-government ties in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The presentation of a memorandum against Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi by MPs of the ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance to President Droupadi Murmu is yet another reflection of the fractured relationship between the DMK regime and the Governor. In an account of 20 Bills passed by the State Assembly and pending with the Governor, the memorandum, expectedly, dealt with …

DMK Takes Umbrage at Tamil Nadu Governor for his Comment on NEET
2 years, 10 months ago

DMK Takes Umbrage at Tamil Nadu Governor for his Comment on NEET

News 18  

The ruling DMK on Saturday strongly objected to Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi’s remark on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and asserted that if he tried ’to do politics’ by following a ‘big brother attitude’, it would not succeed. Citing Ravi’s reference to NEET in his Republic Day Address, the ruling party mouthpiece said the remark appeared to …

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