Excessive Drama was seen on Day 1 of the Tamil Nadu Meeting session of 2025. Governor R N Ravi didn’t ship his customary handle through the first session of the state legislative meeting right this moment, citing a severe challenge in regards to the Nationwide Anthem.
In response to a press release from the workplace of Raj Bhawan, upon the Governor’s arrival on the meeting, solely “Tamil Tai Vazhdu,” the state anthem, was sung as a substitute of the Nationwide Anthem, which is historically performed throughout such events.
“The Structure of Bharat and the Nationwide Anthem had been as soon as once more insulted within the Tamil Nadu Meeting right this moment. Respecting the Nationwide Anthem is among the many first Basic Responsibility as enshrined in our Structure. It’s sung in all of the state legislatures in the beginning and the top of Governor’s handle.
Immediately on arrival of Governor to the Home solely Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu was sung. Governor respectfully reminded the Home of its Constitutional Responsibility and fervently appealed to the Hon’ble Chief Minister who’s the Chief of the Home and the Hon’ble Speaker for singing the Nationwide Anthem. Nevertheless, they cussedly refused.
It’s a matter of grave concern. To not be a celebration to such brazen disrespect to the Structure and the Nationwide Anthem, Governor in deep anguish left the Home.”
The Conngress and the DMK protests in opposition to the act even because the Meeting speaker continued to learn out the translated model of the Governor’s adress.
Talking to ANI Tamil Nadu Congress president Okay Selvaperunthagai stated, “Governor is in opposition to the Tamil Nadu individuals, in opposition to the police. He would not settle for any decision from the meeting… The one factor I can say is that the vice-chancellor of Anna College has not been appointed and therefore we’re protesting…”
Shortly after the Governor left the AIADMK started protesting in opposition to the alleged sexual assault of a pupil of Anna College. The speaker ordered marshalls to evacuate the protesting MLAs. PMK and BJP additionally staged a walk-out over the Anna College challenge.
This session guarantees to be difficult for the ruling DMK authorities. Varied political events have cornered the federal government on the Anna Univeristy sexual assault case, accusing the DMK govt of going gradual on the case.
