Chennai, Jan 20 (NationPress) The Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi, made headlines once again as he walked out of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, shortly after the assembly gathered for its inaugural session of the year. This incident has sparked a new wave of political debate and reignited a protocol conflict that had previously emerged during last year's opening session.

The assembly convened at 9:30 a.m., adhering to the long-standing tradition where the Governor addresses the House at the beginning of the year's first session. With assembly elections approaching in three months, the significance of the proceedings intensified. However, the session took an unexpected twist when the Governor left after a Tamil invocation was recited, rather than the National Anthem.

This marks the second consecutive year that Governor Ravi has exited the Assembly over this same issue. In 2025, he left, insisting that the National Anthem should precede the session.

On the day of the incident, after briefly greeting attendees in Tamil, the Governor departed without providing the traditional address.

Speaker M. Appavu later clarified to the House that the matter had already been resolved. He reminded everyone that the Governor had previously communicated with him regarding the National Anthem and that a formal response had been issued.

Former Speaker Durai Murugan had elaborated on the Assembly's customs, leading Appavu to state that the issue was considered settled, allowing the House to proceed with established legislative practices.

In light of these developments, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin proposed a resolution to record the Governor's address as delivered, notwithstanding his exit. This resolution was unanimously accepted, enabling the Assembly to continue its scheduled activities.

During the proceedings, Speaker Appavu emphasized the state government's welfare programs and economic achievements. He noted that Tamil Nadu has experienced remarkable economic growth under the current administration, citing the Pongal festival assistance scheme as a significant example. This initiative provided Rs 3,000 cash packages to 2.23 crore families statewide.

Arriving at the Assembly shortly before the session began, the Governor was officially welcomed by the Speaker, with the Chief Minister also present. Despite the anticipation of an address from the Governor, his exit highlighted the ongoing tensions between Raj Bhavan and the government, setting a politically charged atmosphere as the assembly elections loom.