In a significant political development in Tamil Nadu, Governor RN Ravi cut short his customary address to the state's Legislative Assembly, expressing his disagreement with the content prepared by the government. The governor's actions, which included leaving the assembly before the national anthem was played, have sparked controversy. His refusal to read the government-provided address and his abrupt departure were criticized by members of the ruling DMK party, with leader T.K.S. Elangovan questioning Ravi's understanding of Tamil Nadu's traditions, notably the 25 years tradition of singing the Tamil anthem in the Assembly. The incident has highlighted tensions between the state government and the governor, particularly concerning the respect and protocol for the national anthem in the assembly, despite the governor's repeated request and advice to play it. Tamil Nadu Minister S Regupathy commented on the situation, noting that the speech had been sent to Governor Ravi for approval, that he had studied and approved the speech prior to the session.
#TamilNadu governor RN Ravi ends his address in assembly abruptly, walks out ahead of national anthem https://t.co/JTZnIytwkf
VIDEO | Here's what Tamil Nadu Minister S Regupathy said on Governor RN Ravi walking out of Assembly session "The speech was sent to the Governor for his approval. He had studied and read the entire document. He knows everything we have mentioned in the Governor's address," he… https://t.co/2AAnUZ4aTz
Watch | #TamilNadu Governor RN Ravi abruptly shortened his customary address in the assembly https://t.co/H5E46UbzgT
#WATCH | On Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's address in the House, DMK leader T. K. S. Elangovan says, " He doesn't know where Tamil Nadu is. He must first find out where Tamil Nadu is because for the past 25 years the Tamil anthem was the first thing that was sung in the Assembly… https://t.co/3udBDaR3AC
Watch | #TamilNadu Governor RN Ravi, who refused to read the address given by the government to him at the Legislative Assembly, leaves from the Assembly https://t.co/iIFdOqHQ27
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, who refused to read the address given by the government to him at the Legislative Assembly, leaves from the Assembly https://t.co/gYv8RjNmq7 https://t.co/9IvBmDvMp6
#WATCH | At the Tamil Nadu assembly session, Governor RN Ravi says, "My repeated request & advice to show due respect to the national anthem and play it at the beginning & end of the address has been ignored. This address has numerous passages with which I convincingly disagree… https://t.co/BhFLWS09Ws
Soon after beginning his speech, TN Governor Ravi concludes customary address in Assembly saying he disagrees with government prepared one
On factual and moral grounds, TN Governor Ravi says he disagrees with customary address to the Assembly
The contribution of Tamil Nadu can never be forgotten. Rich Tamil Nadu has very poor leadership. This leadership lacks wisdom. It does not have the basic feeling and respect for democracy. Mr Stalin, the days aren't far when you will be thrown out. The time has now come when… https://t.co/1iNB06QbI2