TN Governor Walks Out, Cites National Anthem Dispute
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi walked out of the State Legislative Assembly on Tuesday without delivering his customary inaugural address, sparking a fresh political dispute in the state. The session had just begun when the governor left the House.
Dispute Over Anthem and Protocol
Ravi said he was disappointed that the national anthem was not given due respect and raised objections to the order in which anthems were played during the opening of the session. He also alleged that his microphone was switched off during proceedings and that he was not allowed to speak. The governor said these actions showed a lack of respect for national symbols and constitutional duties.
Assembly Reaction
The assembly Speaker and ruling party members maintained that procedures were followed according to established practice, beginning with the state anthem Tamil Thai Valthu followed by the national anthem later. After the walkout, the House adopted its agenda for the session. The incident reflects ongoing tensions between the governor’s office and the state government over protocol and constitutional conventions.
Political Context
This is the latest in a series of similar walkouts by Ravi in recent years over ceremonial and procedural disagreements in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, highlighting strained relations with the ruling dispensation.
