Tamil Nadu Governor leaves assembly alleging disrespect to national anthem
The Tamil Nadu assembly's winter session began with Governor RN Ravi walking out over alleged disrespect to the National Anthem, amid Opposition protests over governance and the Anna University sexual assault case.
According to a statement from Raj Bhawan, Chennai, after the Governor arrived at the assembly, only the state anthem ‘Tamil Tai Vazhthu’ was performed, instead of the National Anthem, which is traditionally played on such occasions.
Governor Ravi did not deliver his address during the first session of the state legislative assembly, mentioning serious breaches concerning the National Anthem.
In a post on its official X handle, Raj Bhavan wrote: “Today on the arrival of the Governor to the House, only ‘Tamil Tai Vazhthu’ was sung.
"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. However, they cussedly refused. It is a matter of grave concern. Not to be a party to such brazen disrespect to the Constitution and the National Anthem, the Governor in deep anguish left the House.”
Separately, AIADMK created ruckus in the assembly, flashing badges and placards stating “yaar antha sir” (who is that ‘sir’), in connection with the the Anna University sexual assault case.
MLAs and leaders from the All Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam were holding placards and banners protesting the alleged sexual assault case at the university, demanding justice for the student.
Meanwhile, BJP leaders staged a walkout on the same issue. The saffron party has four MLAs.
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