Latest Governor R.N. Ravi News & Updates

Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Monday asserted that his party was fully prepared to face any action by central investigating agencies, accusing the BJP of misusing institutions such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Income Tax (I-T) Department, and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for political purposes. In his address at a programme here, Stalin said the BJP was indulging in “political hunting” by deploying investigative agenci…

Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Chennai witnessed a grand and solemn celebration of the nation’s 77th Republic Day, with Governor R.N. Ravi unfurling the national flag at the official ceremony held on Kamaraj Salai. The event was attended by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, members of the State Cabinet, legislators, and senior officials.The ceremony formed part of nationwide Republic Day celebrations, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution of India on Januar…

Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has said that his government will seek a constitutional amendment to do away with the requirement of the Governor’s address in states governed by Opposition parties, calling the practice increasingly redundant and disruptive to democratic functioning. The statement came after a dramatic episode in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, where Governor R. N. Ravi walked out of the House without delivering the customary address at the st…

Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed high drama on Tuesday as the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) led a coordinated walkout by the Opposition, accusing the ruling DMK of suppressing debate and demanding the resignation of Chief Minister M K Stalin over an alleged collapse of law and order. The walkout followed the Speaker’s refusal to allow a discussion on the state’s law and order situation sought by Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami. Prot…

Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) The first session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for the year will commence on Monday, with Governor R.N. Ravi scheduled to address the House. As per tradition, the Governor will be accorded a ceremonial reception on his arrival at the Assembly. Speaker M. Appavu and Legislative Assembly Principal Secretary Srinivasan will escort him into the House, where the Speaker will be seated beside the Governor during the address.However, the Governor’s speech has once aga…

Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly will convene on Tuesday amid a tense political atmosphere, with attention firmly centred on whether Governor R. N. Ravi will deliver the customary address in full. As per established convention, the first sitting of every Assembly session begins with the Governor’s address outlining the policies, programmes and achievements of the elected government.Accordingly, the first sitting of this year’s Assembly session is scheduled to begin at 9…

Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) The first session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for this year will commence on January 20, with Governor R.N. Ravi scheduled to address the House on the opening day. Ahead of the Assembly session, a Cabinet meeting will be held on Tuesday at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. This will be the first Cabinet meeting of the year, and all ministers are expected to attend.As per convention, the Cabinet will deliberate on key issues to …