RN Ravi

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  'Imposing Hindi Everywhere': MK Stalin vs Governor Over State Anthem Row

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has posed a series of questions to Governor RN Ravi regarding a missing line from Tamil Nadu's state anthem during its rendition in an event, indicating the verbal fight between the two is far from over.

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  MK Stalin Asks Centre To Recall Tamil Nadu Governor In Row Over Anthem

  Tensions between the Tamil Nadu government and governor rose significantly on Friday after Chief Minister MK Stalin said a line with the word 'Dravida' was skipped when the Tamil anthem was sung at an event attended by Governor RN Ravi.

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  "Democracy Also...": Row Over Tamil Nadu Governor's "Secularism" Remark

  Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's remark that secularism is a "European concept" has landed him in a controversy, with opposition leaders questioning how such a person has been appointed in such a constitutional post.

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  "Secularism European Concept, Don't Need It In India": Tamil Nadu Governor

  A comment by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on the origin and meaning of secularism has raised a huge row, with leaders of the Congress and other parties calling it an "irresponsible" remark, coming from a person who occupies an important post.

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  Tamil Poet Thiruvalluvar's Pic In Saffron Sparks Row, Governor Faces Heat

  A controversy has erupted over the depiction of Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes in an invitation for the celebration of 'Thiruvalluvar Thirunaal Vizha' sent by Governor RN Ravi.

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  After Court Warning, Tamil Nadu Governor Backs Down, Inducts Minister

  Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Friday afternoon re-inducted Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader K Ponmudy to the state cabinet.

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  "He's Taking On Supreme Court": Chief Justice Raps Tamil Nadu Governor

  The Supreme Court today came down heavily on Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for his refusal to re-induct a DMK leader as minister despite a pause on his conviction

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  Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi Refuses To Appoint K Ponmudy As Minister

  Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has refused to accept the recommendation of Chief Minister MK Stalin to appoint K Ponmudy as a minister after he was reinstated as an MLA.

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  Tamil Nadu Governor Appoints 5 State Service Commission Members

  Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, embroiled in a tussle with the ruling DMK, has appointed five of the six nominees of the state government as members of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.

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  Opinion: In India's State Vs Governor Battles, Let Dignity Win

  While some friction is understandable given the political affiliations of the incumbents, the faceoffs in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Telangana highlight the need for decorum to be maintained during conflicts between governors and state governments.

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  "He Thinks Of Himself As King": DMK Mouthpiece Slams Tamil Nadu Governor

  Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) mouthpiece "Murasoli" slammed Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and stated that the TN Governor thinks of himself as "King."

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  Latest In DMK vs Tamil Nadu Governor: He Doesn't Deliver Customary Speech

  In the latest flashpoint between the MK Stalin government and Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan, Governor RN Ravi today refused to deliver the customary address to the Assembly at the beginning of the first session every year.

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  After Tamil Nadu Governor's Gandhi Remarks, Sharp Rebuke From MK Stalin

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has criticised Governor RN Ravi's recent comments on Mahatma Gandhi, asserting that the statements were an attempt to tarnish the legacy of the Father of the Nation.

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  Meant No Disrespect: Tamil Nadu Governor Clarifies Speech Involving Gandhi

  Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Saturday said he didn't disrespect Mahatma Gandhi while speaking on India's Independence struggle and asserted that the Father of the Nation has been the guiding light of his life.

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  Tamil Nadu Governor Withdraws Notifice Over Appointment Of Vice-Chancellors

  In what's being seen as a major victory for the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, the state Governor RN Ravi has withdrawn the search committees he had unilaterally constituted, controversially to appoint Vice Chancellors for three state Universities.