‘Such arrogance’: Tamil Nadu Guv Ravi on CM Stalin’s ‘childish’ dig over national anthem row
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‘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 the country and the Constitution. In a post on its official X handle, the Raj Bhavan said, “Thiru @mkstalin asserts that insisting on due respect to the national anthem and doing fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution is ‘absurd’ and ‘childish’. RN Ravi's response slamming MK Stalin has come a day after the chief minister said the governor's actions of walking out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly without delivering the customary address was “childish”.

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Such arrogance not good: Governor's office to MK Stalin amid national anthem row
3 days, 7 hours 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
3 days, 12 hours 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 …

Plea filed in Supreme Court seeking recall of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi
5 days, 7 hours ago

Plea filed in Supreme Court seeking recall of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A plea has been filed by a Tamil Nadu lawyer in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Secretary of the President of India and others to immediately recall Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi. Jaya Sukin, in his plea filed before the apex court, said that the Governor walked out without delivering his customary address in the …

DC Edit | No room for ego in Assemblies
1 week 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 …

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

Palaniswami says his party did not boycott Governor’s address
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 1 day 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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1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 1 day 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
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1 week, 1 day 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 Governor R.N. Ravi walks out of Assembly without reading customary address
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1 week, 2 days 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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1 week, 2 days 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 …

DMK calls Governor RN Ravi's exit from Tamil Nadu Assembly 'drama', plans protest
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Governor RN Ravi says he admires Tamil Nadu pride after assembly walkout row
1 week, 2 days 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 …

BJP's Annamalai, TVK's Vijay weigh in on RN Ravi's anthem protocol row
1 week, 2 days ago

BJP's Annamalai, TVK's Vijay weigh in on RN Ravi's anthem protocol row

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and other political voices have weighed in on the anthem protocol row between Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and the MK Stalin-led DMK government turning the dispute into a larger political flashpoint. BJP state president K Annamalai has accused the DMK government of diverting public attention from governance failures by blaming Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi. …

Governor Ravi vs MK Stalin again, now over 'insulting national anthem, assembly'
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Tamil anthem: Governor RN Ravi faces stir on way to convocation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil anthem: Governor RN Ravi faces stir on way to convocation

New Indian Express  

DINDIGUL: Governor RN Ravi participated in the 31st convocation of the Mother Teresa Women’s University in Kodaikanal in Dindigul district on Wednesday. According to a press release, the governor, also the chancellor of the university, presided over the ceremony and delivered the presidential address. Meanwhile, police said that DVK cadres protested against the governor claiming that the top representative of …

Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin Vows to Continue his Fight Against Fascism
10 months, 4 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
11 months 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
11 months 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 …

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

Tamil Nadu: House Speaker reads out speech after gov says he disagrees with it
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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'
11 months 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 RN Ravi hits out at DMK leader's remark on Naga people: 'Insulting them is unacceptable’
1 year, 2 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

‘Hindi imposition’, says MK Stalin on new bills; Centre calls it petty politics
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Hindi imposition’, says MK Stalin on new bills; Centre calls it petty politics

Hindustan Times  

A fresh war of words emerged between the Tami Nadu government led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the central government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party after chief minister M K Stalin on Friday called the Centre’s three new bills that are set to replace the country’s criminal laws as an “audacious attempt” of Hindi imposition. Union education Dharmendra …

Explained | Governor R.N Ravi vs. M.K. Stalin’s government in Tamil Nadu: a timeline of events
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 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 …

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, 9 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 …

Resolution not against Governor, but his speech: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
1 year, 11 months ago

Resolution not against Governor, but his speech: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

India Today  

Weeks after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin piloted a resolution against Governor RN Ravi, the former has clarified that the resolution was moved to take on record only parts of his speech that were approved by the state government. Amid an ongoing rift between the Raj Bhavan and the DMK-led government in the state, Governor R N Ravi's tea …

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

DMK's Sivaji Krishnamurthy temporarily suspended for remarks against Guv RN Ravi
2 years ago

DMK's Sivaji Krishnamurthy temporarily suspended for remarks against Guv RN Ravi

India Today  

Following a complaint against DMK leader Sivaji Krishnamurthy over his remarks about Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, he has been temporarily suspended for violating party activities. DMK spokesperson Sivaji Krishnamurthy stoked controversy after he had said that “we will send a terrorist to shoot and kill” the Tamil Nadu Governor. This feud also includes Governor Ravi skipping references to the …

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

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

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