A political storm erupted in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu after Governor RN Ravi walked out from the state assembly over alleged disrespect to the National Anthem by ruling party DMK. Governor Ravi did not even deliver the traditional Governor’s address during the session of the state legislative assembly.
The Constitution of Bharat and the National Anthem were once again insulted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly today. Respecting the National Anthem is among the first Fundamental Duty as enshrined in our Constitution. It is sung in all the state legislatures at the beginning and the end…
— RAJ BHAVAN, TAMIL NADU (@rajbhavan_tn) January 6, 2025
According to the statement from the Governor’s office, after the Governor arrived at the assembly, only the state anthem ‘Tamil Tai Vazhthu’ was performed, instead of the National Anthem. The statement added that the Governor left the house in deep anguish over this disrespect to the National Anthem.
The statement added, “The Governor respectfully reminded the House of its constitutional duty and fervently appealed to the Chief Minister who is the Leader of the House and the honourable Speaker for singing the National Anthem.”
