Chennai:
The controversy round Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK and Governor RN Ravi escalated into public protests in the present day, with Chief Minister MK Stalin’s get together leaders protesting throughout the state to demand Mr Ravi’s ouster.
The controversy started on Monday when Governor Ravi walked out of the Tamil Nadu Meeting after what he described as “disrespect” to the Structure and the nationwide anthem. In response to Ravi, the refusal to sing the nationwide anthem earlier than his tackle violated the Nationwide Anthem Code. DMK leaders countered this declare, stating that it’s customary to play the state track, “Tamil Thai Vazhthu,” earlier than the Governor’s tackle and the nationwide anthem on the conclusion of the session.
“Governor RN Ravi should be recalled,” DMK MP Kanimozhi advised NDTV. “This was the third time RN Ravi walked out of the Meeting. He ought to keep at residence reasonably than strolling out and getting embarrassed within the Meeting. We sang the Tamil anthem first after which the nationwide anthem. The Chief Minister is affected person however there’s a restrict.”
Led by senior DMK leaders, together with MPs Kanimozhi and Dayanidhi Maran, the protestors accused Mr Ravi of disrespecting the state’s anthem. Holding placards and elevating slogans, the DMK cadre demanded Mr Ravi’s removing, alleging that he has constantly didn’t discharge his duties impartially.
Chief Minister Stalin criticised Mr Ravi’s actions, labelling them as “infantile” and accusing him of repeatedly insulting the state authorities, the Meeting, and the individuals of Tamil Nadu.
The Governor’s walkout is the most recent episode in a sequence of confrontations between the Raj Bhavan and the DMK authorities. Tensions have simmered over points starting from legal guidelines to cultural practices. The DMK has accused Mr Ravi of undermining Tamil Nadu’s traditions and interfering in state governance. It has additionally accused the BJP of utilizing Governors to bother Opposition-ruled states, a cost the BJP has denied.
