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’ to the state’s peace, the Chief Minister said adding through such actions the Governor violated his oath. "Ravi is stoking communal hatred and he is a threat to Tamil Nadu's peace," Stalin said in a letter dated July 8, 2023. Senthil Balaji episode Mentioning the recent development in which the Governor dismissed Minister V Senthil Balaji from the Cabinet and later backtracked, he said that Ravi showed his political slant.

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

Karnataka Minister asks President Droupadi Murmu to sack Governor

The Hindu  

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

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi reinstates DMK's K Ponmudi after rebuke by SC
9 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi reinstates DMK's K Ponmudi after rebuke by SC

India TV News  

New Delhi: Senior DMK leader has been reinstated as a Cabinet Minister in the Tamil Nadu government after the Supreme Court rebuked Governor RN Ravi for his refusal to induct the former following a stay on his conviction in a disproportionate assets case. This came after Ravi on Friday accepted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's recommendation on re-inducting …

Supreme Court raps Tamil Nadu Governor for refusing to swear-in Ponmudy as Minister
9 months ago

Supreme Court raps Tamil Nadu Governor for refusing to swear-in Ponmudy as Minister

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Ravi for “defying the Supreme Court of India” by refusing to re-induct Dravid Munnetra Kazhagam leader K. Ponmudy as Minister despite an apex court order suspending his conviction in a disproportionate assets case. He is defying the Supreme Court of India… When a two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court stayed the conviction of Ponmudy, the …

'TN Governor Defying Supreme Court, Seriously Concerned About His Conduct' : Supreme Court Slams Governor RN Ravi For Refusing To Appoint Minister
9 months ago

'TN Governor Defying Supreme Court, Seriously Concerned About His Conduct' : Supreme Court Slams Governor RN Ravi For Refusing To Appoint Minister

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed displeasure at the Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for refusing to re-induct MLA K Ponmudi as a Minister, even after his conviction was suspended by the Supreme Court.Addressing the Attorney General for India R Venkataramani, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said : "Mr Attorney General, what is your Governor doing? The Supreme Court …

Letters to The Editor — March 21, 2024
9 months ago

Letters to The Editor — March 21, 2024

The Hindu  

Governors, politics Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has quit from the gubernatorial office to contest in the general election. These cases strengthen the perception that political appointees to the office of the Governor never rise above political loyalties, instead damaging the credibility of the office. Once the Supreme Court suspended the sentence and stayed the conviction of former Tamil Nadu Minister …

Tamil Nadu government approaches Supreme Court as Governor Ravi refuses to swear-in Ponmudy as Minister
9 months ago

Tamil Nadu government approaches Supreme Court as Governor Ravi refuses to swear-in Ponmudy as Minister

The Hindu  

The State of Tamil Nadu on March 18, 2024, moved the Supreme Court accusing Governor R.N. Ravi of “attempting to run a parallel government” in the State by refusing to adhere to Cabinet advice to appoint DMK leader K. Ponmudy as Higher Education Minister following the recent apex court order suspending his conviction and sentence in a disproportionate assets case. …

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin Vows to Continue his Fight Against Fascism
10 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin Vows to Continue his Fight Against Fascism

Deccan Chronicle  

G Babu Jayakumar & D Sekar /DCChennai: Vowing to continue his fight against fascism and totalitarianism in India without getting bogged down by the childish pranks played by those like Governor R N Ravi, who refused to read out the Governor’s Address and broke a 100 year old tradition, Chief Minister M K Stalin said that the DMK had proved …

'Governor Ravi's conduct in assembly seems continuation of his political activities': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
10 months, 1 week ago

'Governor Ravi's conduct in assembly seems continuation of his political activities': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Assembly: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday accused Governor R N Ravi of using the legislative Assembly for political activities. Stalin, who was replying to the motion of thanks for the Governor’s address in the state Assembly, said the conduct of the Governor seemed to reflect an extension of his political engagements, evidently alluding to …

Tamil Nadu Today | Governor accepts Senthilbalaji’s resignation
10 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu Today | Governor accepts Senthilbalaji’s resignation

The Hindu  

Governor accepts Senthilbalaji’s resignation A day after jailed Minister without a portfolio V. Senthilbalaji tendered his resignation, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. A Raj Bhavan press release said, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin had written to the Governor recommending the acceptance of the resignation of Mr. Senthilbalaji from the Tamil Nadu Council of Ministers yesterday. Udhayakumar Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M. …

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi alleges corruption in PM Awas Yojana scheme
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi alleges corruption in PM Awas Yojana scheme

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, on January 29, alleged that eligible beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme were unable to claim benefits citing administrative indifference and suspected corruption as the reasons. He said, “It is tragic that the deserving poor villagers of Nagapattinam district are not able to get the benefit of PM Awas Yojana due to administrative apathy …

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

Ravi meets Stalin, holds discussions as suggested by SC

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

DC Edit | TN govt tries to salvage democracy from Ravi
1 year, 1 month ago

DC Edit | TN govt tries to salvage democracy from Ravi

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu chief minister M.K. The special session of the state legislature readopting half a score of bills that were passed earlier by the same House but returned by the governor was the government’s bid to establish the people’s will. That equation between the democratically elected government and nominated governor went for a toss when Mr Ravi moved into the …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Tamil Nadu 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 …

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 …

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday, October 27, 2023 “requested” Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to not move Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. We are following what is being shared on social media platforms,” Mr. Stalin said, while presiding over a wedding in the family of a DMK party leader. To get …

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Governor’s remark on Dalit woman’s inability to take charge as panchayat president inaccurate and defamatory: Duraimurugan
1 year, 2 months ago

Governor’s remark on Dalit woman’s inability to take charge as panchayat president inaccurate and defamatory: Duraimurugan

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister and DMK general secretary Duraimurugan on Friday condemned Governor R.N. Ravi for what he described as defamatory remarks against the State government on the issue of a Scheduled Caste woman’s inability to take charge as panchayat president in Tirupattur district. Pointing out that 4,357 posts in 12,525 village panchayats in Tamil Nadu have been reserved …

Demand for recalling Governor revived
1 year, 4 months ago

Demand for recalling Governor revived

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The demand for the recalling of Governor R N Ravi by the President was revived on Wednesday by the TNCC president K S Alagiri, who said the Governor had acted beyond the powers bestowed on him by the Constitution by not approving of the appointments made by the State government to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, including former …

T.N. Governor should be removed: CPI leader D. Raja
1 year, 4 months ago

T.N. Governor should be removed: CPI leader D. Raja

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi is not acting within the framework of the Constitution and he should be removed from office, said D. Raja, general secretary of Communist Party of India, in Salem, on Wednesday. Addressing the media while taking part in the party’s State council meeting, he condemned the remarks made by the Governor on the State’s anti-NEET Bill. …

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. …

DC Edit | In Tamil Nadu & elsewhere, governors can't block governments
1 year, 5 months ago

DC Edit | In Tamil Nadu & elsewhere, governors can't block governments

Deccan Chronicle  

Article 159 of the Constitution prescribes the oath a person takes as he/she enters the office of governor. Mr Stalin has also listed instances wherein the governor’s statements referring to the Tamil language, Dravidian philosophy and cultural practices were objected to. All this is in addition to the governor’s order dismissing a minister without the aid and advice of the …

Governor being at loggerheads with CM is detrimental to people’s welfare: CPI(M)
1 year, 5 months ago

Governor being at loggerheads with CM is detrimental to people’s welfare: CPI(M)

The Hindu  

A Governor of a State acting in a manner that is deliberately at loggerheads with an elected Chief Minister is detrimental to the people’s welfare, said CPI State secretary K. Balakrishnan on Monday, in Dharmapuri. Referring to a letter CM Stalin wrote to President Droupadi Murmu with regard to Governor Ravi, Mr. Balakrishnan said BJP State president K. Annamalai had …

Governors in Opposition-ruled States Interfere; Stalin Right in Seeking Ravi's Removal: Sibal
1 year, 5 months ago

Governors in Opposition-ruled States Interfere; Stalin Right in Seeking Ravi's Removal: Sibal

News 18  

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Monday alleged that governors in Opposition-ruled states ”destabilise and interfere”, as he backed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin’s demand seeking removal of Governor R N Ravi. In a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Stalin has charged that Ravi ”instigates communal hatred” and is a ”threat” to Tamil Nadu’s peace. Reacting to the …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin is right to ask for governor Ravi’s removal: Kapil Sibal
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin is right to ask for governor Ravi’s removal: Kapil Sibal

Live Mint  

Amid the political tussle in Tamil Nadu, Congress leader Kapil Sibal pointed out that Chief Minister MK Stalin is right to ask for Governor RN Ravi's removal from his post. This comes a days after, Tamil Nadu CM, in a 15-page letter to President Droupadi Murmu, said that Ravi's various activities shows he is not fit to be a Governor. …

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

Stalin writes to President, says Ravi unfit to be Governor

Deccan Chronicle  

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

’Tamil Nadu Governor instigates communal hate’: CM Stalin tells President Murmu
1 year, 5 months ago

’Tamil Nadu Governor instigates communal hate’: CM Stalin tells President Murmu

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote to President Droupadi Murmu recently, calling the state Governor a ‘threat’ to the state who looked for ‘opportunities to topple the State government’. “Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's various activities show he is not fit to be a Governor. Governor R N Ravi unnecessarily delays in giving a nod to bills that are …

Governor Ravi 'Instigates' Communal Hatred, is Threat to Tamil Nadu's Peace: CM Stalin Tells President Murmu
1 year, 5 months ago

Governor Ravi 'Instigates' Communal Hatred, is Threat to Tamil Nadu's Peace: CM Stalin Tells President Murmu

News 18  

Governor R N Ravi ”instigates communal hatred” and he is a ”threat” to Tamil Nadu’s peace, Chief Minister M K Stalin has conveyed to President Droupadi Murmu, the government said on Sunday. ”Ravi is stoking communal hatred and he is a threat to Tamil Nadu’s peace,” Stalin said in a letter dated July 8, 2023. On the recent issue of …

R.N. Ravi unfit to be T.N. Governor, CM Stalin says in letter to President Murmu
1 year, 5 months ago

R.N. Ravi unfit to be T.N. Governor, CM Stalin says in letter to President Murmu

The Hindu  

In a strongly worded representation to President Droupadi Murmu, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. To get today’s top stories from the State in your inbox, subscribe to our Tamil Nadu Today newsletter here Accusing Mr. Ravi of violating the oath of office under Article 159, Mr. Stalin said he had been “instigating communal hatred, causing a threat to the peace …

'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 …

Tamil Nadu Governor has 'purposeful meeting' with Amit Shah in Delhi
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor has 'purposeful meeting' with Amit Shah in Delhi

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Saturday had a "purposeful meeting" with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, the state Raj Bhavan said. Ravi's meeting with Shah comes in the backdrop of the "governor vs government" differences with the ruling DMK in the state, including over the continuance of arrested Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in the state …

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained

The Hindu  

Ravi was appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu nearly two years ago, the M.K. The latest disagreement between the two parties relates to the decision by Mr. Ravi to ‘dismiss’ the arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji from the Cabinet on June 29, only to hurriedly backtrack on his decision in a few hours. In September 2021, when the Centre announced …

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Check governors trying to exceed their powers
1 year, 5 months ago

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Check governors trying to exceed their powers

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu governor R.N. Sample these unambiguous pledges made by the BJP in its election manifestos in the 1980s and 1990s, the period when it transformed from being a marginal Opposition party to one of governance: * appoint state governors in consultation with state governments, support and strengthen state governments and not destabilise and topple them.. *Misuse of Raj Bhavans …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Dispute over Naga Peace Accord to rift with DMK, controversies follow RN Ravi
1 year, 5 months ago

Dispute over Naga Peace Accord to rift with DMK, controversies follow RN Ravi

India Today  

From being known as the interlocutor during Naga peace talks to becoming Governor of Tamil Nadu, Ravindran Narayan Ravi's long career has been marred by controversies. The Tamil Nadu Governor triggered a fresh controversy on Thursday after he dismissed jailed minister Senthil Balaji from the cabinet without consulting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. AS TAMIL NADU GOVERNOR RN Ravi …

Remove Governor R.N. Ravi from his post, says Thirumavalavan
1 year, 5 months ago

Remove Governor R.N. Ravi from his post, says Thirumavalavan

The Hindu  

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder Thol. Ravi from the post of Governor for ‘brazenly’ acting against the Constitution, after he announced that he was dismissing Minister without portfolio, V. Senthilbalaji, before keeping the decision in abeyance. In a statement, Mr. Thirumavalavan said according to Article 164 of the Constitution of India only the Chief Minister has been given the right to …

Tamil Nadu Governor Wrestles With DMK on Senthil Balaji – Who Is RN Ravi?
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor Wrestles With DMK on Senthil Balaji – Who Is RN Ravi?

The Quint  

When RN Ravi was sworn in as Tamil Nadu governor in September 2021, he had told mediapersons that he hoped to make his relationship with the DMK government “as beautiful as possible in the days to come.” Considering the number of times the governor has locked horns with the state government since then, the relationship between the two parties has …

Senthil Balaji's Dismissal on Hold: Can Governor Remove a Minister From Cabinet?
1 year, 5 months ago

Senthil Balaji's Dismissal on Hold: Can Governor Remove a Minister From Cabinet?

The Quint  

Chief Minister MK Stalin told reporters on Thursday that the governor does not have the right to dismiss the minister and that the DMK government will move legally. "Governor doesn't have the right and we will face this legally," he said, according to news agency PTI. BJP spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy told the media, "The governor is the constitutional head of …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Tamil Nadu Governor dismisses Minister Senthil Balaji from Cabinet
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor dismisses Minister Senthil Balaji from Cabinet

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday dismissed Minister V Senthil Balaji from the Council of Ministers, Raj Bhavan said. In an official release, Raj Bhavan said Senthil Balaji “is facing serious criminal proceedings in a number of cases of corruption, including taking cash for jobs and money laundering. “There are reasonable apprehensions that continuation of V Senthil …

Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi dismisses Senthilbalaji from Council of Ministers
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi dismisses Senthilbalaji from Council of Ministers

The Hindu  

In an unprecedented move, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on June 29 evening, unilaterally “dismissed with immediate effect” arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji from the Council of Ministers, only to hurriedly backtrack on his decision late in the night. Incidentally, nearly a month ago, the Chief Minister had rejected Mr. Ravi’s demand to drop Mr. Senthilbalaji, who was then holding the …

Tamil Nadu governor puts on hold order dismissing scam accused Senthil Balaji from cabinet: Reports
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu governor puts on hold order dismissing scam accused Senthil Balaji from cabinet: Reports

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi has reportedly put in abeyance his order dismissing Senthil Balaji from the state cabinet, which he passed without consulting chief minister MK Stalin. “Minister V Senthil Balaji is facing serious criminal proceedings in a number of cases of corruption including taking cash for jobs and money laundering.Under these circumstances, Governor has dismissed him from the …

DMK’s Senthil Balaji dismissed as Tamil Nadu minister over corruption charges
1 year, 5 months ago

DMK’s Senthil Balaji dismissed as Tamil Nadu minister over corruption charges

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Thursday dismissed jailed V Senthil Balaji from the Council of Ministers or the Tamil Nadu cabinet with immediate effect over corruption charges in what is being termed as a rare move by a governor. In an official release, Raj Bhavan said Senthil Balaji, who is in judicial custody in a cash-for-jobs scam, “is facing …

Tamil Nadu Governor dismisses jailed Minister V Senthil Balaji from cabinet over corruption charges
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor dismisses jailed Minister V Senthil Balaji from cabinet over corruption charges

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Thursday dismissed jailed DMK leader V Senthil Balaji from the Council of Ministers with immediate effect. "Minister V Senthil Balaji is facing serious criminal proceedings in a number of cases of corruption including taking cash for jobs and money laundering.Under these circumstances, Governor has dismissed him from the Council of Ministers with immediate effect," …

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