TN CM Stalin, Governor RN Ravi Spar Over Federalism, NEP 2020 At Vice-Chancellor's Meet
2 years, 10 months ago

TN CM Stalin, Governor RN Ravi Spar Over Federalism, NEP 2020 At Vice-Chancellor's Meet

ABP News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi exchanged heated words over issues of federalism and the education policy. According to a report on IANS, Governor Ravi addressing the South Zone Vice-Chancellor's meet on Friday said, seeing the country through colonial prism only promoted religious imbalances in the country and did not eradicate poverty. However, the people want universities to act as per the education policy of the state so VCs should understand and function accordingly, he said adding, the permanent solution for the issue would be to move education to the state list. The TN CM and Governor have exchanged words amid the disagreement over national education policy and anti-Neet bill.

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Letters to The Editor — January 14, 2025
1 day, 12 hours ago

Letters to The Editor — January 14, 2025

The Hindu  

The border and Bangladesh It is baffling why Bangladesh should be concerned if India is erecting fences on the India-Bangladesh border. Govardhana Myneedu, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh The Governor, actions The repeated Quixotic antics of certain Governors grossly erodes the respect one accords to the posts they have been enjoying all along. A.G. Rajmohan, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh The headline says it …

Governor-government spat hits TN universities: academicians
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Governor-government spat hits TN universities: academicians

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The fresh controversy that has erupted between Governor RN Ravi and Chief Minister MK Stalin over the Tamil anthem and the subsequent skipping of convocations of state universities by higher education minister have left academicians worried. After assuming office as higher education minister, Govi Chezhiaan in a media interaction said measures will be taken to resolve differences between state …

Dharmendra Pradhan, Stalin continue to spar over National Education Policy
4 months ago

Dharmendra Pradhan, Stalin continue to spar over National Education Policy

The Hindu  

The war of words by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over the National Education Policy continued on Monday as both the leaders used social media to reiterate their stand on the issue. Citing the Data Point Published in The Hindu that the Centre withheld Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan’s funds to top performing States, Mr. …

Udhayanidhi slams Governor RN Ravi over education jib, says state syllabus is best in India
4 months, 1 week ago

Udhayanidhi slams Governor RN Ravi over education jib, says state syllabus is best in India

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Taking umbrage to the comments of Governor R N Ravi on the quality of the school education syllabus of the state government, Sports and Youth Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday said the remark was an insult to teachers and students. Speaking at a Teachers’ Day event in Vandalur, where he conferred the Dr Radhakrishnan Award on 386 teachers …

75% Tamil Nadu students can't recognise 2-digit numbers: Governor's fresh attack - Tamil Nadu News
4 months, 1 week ago

75% Tamil Nadu students can't recognise 2-digit numbers: Governor's fresh attack - Tamil Nadu News

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu Governor has launched a fresh attack on the state's education system, claiming that poor quality education is rendering children "useless". Governor RN Ravi claimed that 75 per cent of students are unable to recognise two-digit numbers and alleged that teaching and learning in government schools is in a “pitiable condition”. Governor Ravi's remarks about the school education …

Tamil Nadu minister Anbil Mahesh dares governor to check state's quality of education
4 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu minister Anbil Mahesh dares governor to check state's quality of education

New Indian Express  

TIRUCHY: In a rebuttal to Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi’s claim that the state’s school syllabus was uncompetitive and below par, school education minister Anbil Mahesh challenged the governor to engage with students preparing for competitive exams in state syllabus to understand the reality. Governor Ravi had earlier sparked a controversy by giving a thumbs-down to on Tamil Nadu’s …

Palaniswami asks Stalin why he is not taking the initiative to get the State’s issues resolved
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Palaniswami asks Stalin why he is not taking the initiative to get the State’s issues resolved

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Wednesday asked Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who took the credit for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh releasing the centenary commemorative coin of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, why he was not taking a similar initiative to get ‘education’ transferred from the Concurrent List to the State List and the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test scrapped. In …

Tamil Nadu Congress to boycott Governor R.N. Ravi’s Independence Day tea party on August 15
5 months 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 panel submits draft education policy to CM
6 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu panel submits draft education policy to CM

Hindustan Times  

A draft of the state education policy — which has been in the making in Tamil Nadu in opposition to the National Education Policy, 2020 — has been submitted to the ruling DMK government by the Justice Murugesan-led panel on Monday. The Justice Murugan committee has recommended the Tamil Nadu government to continue its dual language policy of Tamil and …

MK Stalin vows to end NEET 'scam', says education should be accessible to all
7 months ago

MK Stalin vows to end NEET 'scam', says education should be accessible to all

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader MK Stalin on Friday asserted that they have to put an end to what he terms the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test scam. Speaking at an event hosted by the Department of School Education at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, MK Stalin reaffirmed the government's commitment to uphold educational integrity. Addressing …

CM MK Stalin seeks support to end NEET, shares report in nine languages
7 months ago

CM MK Stalin seeks support to end NEET, shares report in nine languages

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Amid nationwide opposition to NEET due to allegations of irregularities, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday reached out to other states for support to end NEET by sharing the translated copies of the report of the Justice A K Rajan committee in nine languages in a post on his ‘X’ handle. The CM shared the copies of the report …

'We should call Narendra Modi '28 paisa PM': Udhayanidhi Stalin
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'We should call Narendra Modi '28 paisa PM': Udhayanidhi Stalin

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday hit out at the BJP-led Centre over fund allocation and alleged that it paid only 28 paise to the state for every rupee the state paid as tax, while the BJP-ruled states get more money. While addressing separate rallies in Ramanathapuram and Theni, Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Chief Minister …

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi reinstates DMK's K Ponmudi after rebuke by SC
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

T.N. CM Stalin urges Union government to disburse MGNREGS dues
10 months ago

T.N. CM Stalin urges Union government to disburse MGNREGS dues

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday, March 14, 2024 wrote to the Union government requesting to disburse the MGNREGS total wage liability amount to the tune of ₹1,678.83 crore accumulated up to January 5, 2024. Till March 6 this year, Tamil Nadu have achieved 40.51 crore persondays as against the labour budget of 37 crore persondays by providing …

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 …

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 …

"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 him till Parliament polls': MK Stalin attacks Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi with sarcasm
1 year, 2 months 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 …

CM MK Stalin urges President Murmu to give assent to Tamil Nadu's anti-NEET bill
1 year, 2 months ago

CM MK Stalin urges President Murmu to give assent to Tamil Nadu's anti-NEET bill

India TV News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday urged President Droupadi Murmu to assent the state’s anti-NEET bill. The Tamil Nadu Admission to Under Graduate Medical Degree Courses Bill, 2021, which was passed in September that year by the state Assembly, was later returned by Governor RN Ravi. Since there had been no progress after our replies, in my …

'NEET 0': Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin slams Centre's PG cut-off decision
1 year, 3 months ago

'NEET 0': Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin slams Centre's PG cut-off decision

India TV News  

MK Stalin, the President of the DMK and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has voiced his criticism against the Union government's recent decision to reduce the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test PG cut-off to zero. In a strongly worded condemnation, CM Stalin stated, "They are accepting that 'eligibility' in the National 'Eligibility' Cum Entrance Test is meaningless." By reducing the …

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 …

NEET Row: Tamil Nadu BJP Files Complaint Against Parent For Questioning Governor
1 year, 4 months ago

NEET Row: Tamil Nadu BJP Files Complaint Against Parent For Questioning Governor

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu BJP's Salem District functionaries filed a complaint with the Executive Director of Salem Steel Plant against a parent working with the Central government's industrial plant for questioning Governor RN Ravi over the delay in giving assent to NEET exemption bill. In the complaint, the workers also urged the executive director to sack the employee since the parent was …

If Education is Moved to the State List of Constitution, NEET Can be Scrapped: TN CM Stalin
1 year, 5 months ago

If Education is Moved to the State List of Constitution, NEET Can be Scrapped: TN CM Stalin

News 18  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday batted for shifting education to the state list of the Constitution from the concurrent list. He said all subjects that have a direct connect to people should be brought under Constitution’s state list, in particular education. Only if education is moved to the state list of the Constitution, qualifying examination methods …

T.N. Chief Minister Stalin writes to President reiterating request seeking assent for NEET Exemption Bill
1 year, 5 months ago

T.N. Chief Minister Stalin writes to President reiterating request seeking assent for NEET Exemption Bill

The Hindu  

Against the backdrop of a Chennai boy ending his life over low scores in NEET and the subsequent death by suicide of his father, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday urged President Droupadi Murmu to grant assent to the State’s NEET Exemption Bill, which “was the collective will of the people of Tamil Nadu”. In his letter to the President, …

Will never clear Stalin government’s anti-NEET bill: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi
1 year, 5 months ago

Will never clear Stalin government’s anti-NEET bill: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi

Op India  

On Saturday, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi firmly asserted that he will never clear the MK Stalin government’s anti-NEET bill, even as the bill has been awaiting Presidential assent. They have proved it.” Tamil Nadu Governor made his stand clear while interacting with top NEET scorers in UG-2023 at the Raj Bhavan. Governor Ravi said, “I am telling you …

Given to me, I will never clear NEET Bill: Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi
1 year, 5 months ago

Given to me, I will never clear NEET Bill: Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Provoked by a student’s father asking the Governor when he would give clearance to ban NEET, Mr. Ravi, retorted: “I am telling you very frankly. The Governor replied: “What you have achieved will not suffice for the future.” Mr. Ammasaiyappan said his daughter had secured a seat in Government Chengalpattu Medical College after scoring 623 out …

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. …

DC Edit | In Tamil Nadu & elsewhere, governors can't block governments
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, 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 …

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 …

T.N. should elect over 25 NDA MPs as thanks for Sengol installation: Amit Shah
1 year, 7 months ago

T.N. should elect over 25 NDA MPs as thanks for Sengol installation: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday appealed to the people of Tamil Nadu to elect more than 25 MPs of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, as an expression of gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for installingSengol, a legacy of the Chola era, in the new Parliament. To get today’s top stories from …

T.N. Finance Minister slams Governor’s remarks on education, investments; says using Raj Bhavan to make political comments is unacceptable
1 year, 7 months ago

T.N. Finance Minister slams Governor’s remarks on education, investments; says using Raj Bhavan to make political comments is unacceptable

The Hindu  

A day after Governor R.N. Ravi made remarks about investments and education in Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, said the Governor’s comments were “politically motivated” and “completely uncalled for”. Terming the Governor’s remarks on investments inappropriate, the Minister noted that the State had received investments to the tune of ₹2 lakh crore …

Tamil Nadu panel member resigns, says state education policy on lines of NEP
1 year, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu panel member resigns, says state education policy on lines of NEP

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu’s State Education Policy which was meant to replace the National Education Policy 2020, will be a “rechristened version” of the NEP itself ”, accuses a member of the state’s high-level committee who has also made serious allegations against top bureaucrats. Jawahar Nesan, a professor and member-convener of the State Education Policy High Level Committee issued a two- page …

Kerala CM supports TN decision to pass resolution against Governor
1 year, 8 months ago

Kerala CM supports TN decision to pass resolution against Governor

Hindustan Times  

Thiruvananthapuram Pinarayi Vijayan extends support to Stalin’s resolution. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday supported his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin’s decision to pass a resolution in state assembly on April 10 urging Centre and the President to fix a time limit for Governors to approve the bill passed by legislature. Two days back Stalin had written to Vijayan …

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. …

TN assembly passes resolution seeking time frame for governors to approve bills
1 year, 9 months ago

TN assembly passes resolution seeking time frame for governors to approve bills

Hindustan Times  

Upping the ante against Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi, the state assembly on Monday adopted a resolution urging the Centre and the President to fix a time frame for governors to approve bills adopted by state assemblies. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Games Bill, which seeks to ban online gambling, was returned in March as the governor contended …

‘Not ready to be a friend..’: Stalin moves resolution against TN Governor
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Not ready to be a friend..’: Stalin moves resolution against TN Governor

Hindustan Times  

With the DMK government moving a fresh resolution against Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for allegedly not clearing Bills passed by the State Assembly, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday said the Governor is functioning against the welfare of the people. Tamil Nadu Minister Durai Murugan on Monday moved a resolution in the State Assembly urging the central government and …

'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 …

Governors speak more, hear less: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin amid row over anti-gambling bill
1 year, 10 months ago

Governors speak more, hear less: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin amid row over anti-gambling bill

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday said governors in general seem to speak more and hear less. "So far, the actions of governors only seem like they have a mouth and not ears," the Tamil Nadu chief minister said at an event on his autobiography 'Ungalil Oruvan'. A rift was visible between Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi and …

T.N. CM Stalin condemns attack on Tamil students in JNU
1 year, 10 months ago

T.N. CM Stalin condemns attack on Tamil students in JNU

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday condemned the attack on Tamil students in Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi, allegedly by members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and charged that the Delhi police had remained mute spectators. In a statement, Mr. Stalin said the "cowardly attack on Tamil students by ABVP" and the vandalising of portraits of leaders …

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