Representatives of the Tamil Nadu government met the President in person in Delhi regarding the Governor’s behavior in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Accusing the Governor of violating tradition, they requested the President to advise the Governor. They also presented the letter written by the Chief Minister to the President Thirelapathi Murmu.
What is the background?
Earlier last week, a program was held at the Governor’s House in Chennai to honor the coordinators of Kashi Tamil Sangam. Governor RN Ravi, who spoke in this, said that the state should be called Tamil Nadu instead of Tamil Nadu, which stirred up a lot of controversy.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said, “It has become common practice for Tamil Nadu to object to any initiative across India. Tamils consider themselves as Dravidians. “There is a different political situation in Tamil Nadu,” he said. There was strong opposition to this speech of the governor. The word Tamil Nadu trended on Twitter across India.
Thrill in the Legislative Assembly
Meanwhile, the first Legislative Assembly meeting of the Tamil Nadu Government on January 9 of this year began with the Governor’s speech. Governor R. N. Ravi, who spoke in his speech, said THIS Government instead of the word Tamil Nadu Government in his speech.
Similarly, the DMK omitted the names of Periyar, Anna, Kalainar etc. without reading the various opinions contained in the Governor’s speech prepared by the Tamil Nadu government. and much to the displeasure of the Allies. DMK, which was a member of the Legislative Assembly, condemned the action of the Governor. The coalition parties walked out.
Condemnation to the Governor
Meanwhile, Governor RN Ravi walked out of the Legislative Assembly while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin was speaking. This incident caused a huge shock across Tamil Nadu. Many condemned the action of the governor.
In this situation, representatives of the Tamil Nadu government met the President in person in Delhi regarding the Governor’s conduct in the Legislative Assembly. Accusing the Governor of violating tradition, they requested the President to advise the Governor.
State Law Minister Raghupathi, Lok Sabha MPs R. as representatives of the Tamil Nadu government. Raza, DR Balu and Rajya Sabha MP. N.R. It is significant that Ilango went.