Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Governor Boycotts Assembly, Sparks Political Firestorm in Tamil Nadu

1/7/2025

37 8

Summary

Story summary

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi made headlines by boycotting the assembly session on January 6, 2025, after the national anthem was omitted before his speech. He slammed the DMK government for disrespecting constitutional norms. Union Minister L. Murugan labeled the incident as anti-national, while Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accused the governor of threatening the very essence of legislative democracy.

History

Historical Context

On January 6, 2025, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi boycotted the assembly session over the omission of the national anthem, echoing tensions from the 1967 political shift when the DMK first challenged Congress dominance. This incident highlights ongoing struggles over governance and constitutional respect in Tamil Nadu politics.

1 of 2

Story summary

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi made headlines by boycotting the assembly session on January 6, 2025, after the national anthem was omitted before his speech. He slammed the DMK government for disrespecting constitutional norms. Union Minister L. Murugan labeled the incident as anti-national, while Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accused the governor of threatening the very essence of legislative democracy.

1 / 2