Governor Ravi Heads to Delhi Amid Tensions with Tamil Nadu Government and Supreme Court Case
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Synopsis
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi is embarking on a three-day visit to New Delhi amidst ongoing tensions with the state government and a pending Supreme Court case regarding his removal. The visit is expected to involve discussions with Union Ministers and address long-standing disputes.
Key Takeaways
- Governor R.N. Ravi's visit to New Delhi coincides with legal challenges against him.
- Meetings with Union Ministers are anticipated to address contentious issues.
- Ravi's future as Governor remains uncertain, with speculation about a tenure extension.
- The Governor's past walkouts from the Tamil Nadu Assembly have fueled political tensions.
- Disputes over university appointments are a major point of contention.
Chennai, Feb 3 (NationPress) Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, who has been frequently at odds with the state government, is preparing to head to New Delhi on Monday evening for a three-day trip. He is also anticipated to seek legal counsel regarding the ongoing case in the Supreme Court that seeks his removal.
His return is scheduled for February 5.
This unexpected journey has sparked considerable speculation, with many suggesting that the visit is intended to address the persistent discord between the Governor and the state government.
As per sources from the Raj Bhavan, Governor Ravi is likely to meet with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other Union Ministers during his stay.
The discussions are expected to revolve around various contentious subjects, including the recent controversy regarding the Governor’s abrupt exit from the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly without delivering his address.
Another significant topic anticipated to be on the agenda is the ongoing case in the Supreme Court concerning the Governor’s removal.
Advocate C.R. Jaya Sukin has filed a petition requesting the immediate dismissal of Governor Ravi, citing concerns over political interference and constitutional overreach. The case is set for a hearing on February 5.
Sources indicate that Ravi may consult legal professionals regarding this matter during his visit.
Furthermore, Ravi’s trip is expected to tackle the prolonged dispute over the appointments of university vice-chancellors, which has been a major point of contention between him and the state government.
Ravi has advocated for a more transparent and merit-based selection process, which has resulted in a standoff with the ruling administration.
This unexpected journey has also intensified speculation regarding Ravi’s future as Governor. His term officially concluded in July of the previous year, and despite the customary practice of extending Governors' tenures, no extension has been granted as of yet.
Some speculate that this visit may be aimed at securing an extension or clarifying his future position.
It is worth noting that on January 6, Ravi exited the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly immediately after the session began.
His protest was a reaction to the Assembly’s decision not to sing the National Anthem. The Governor reminded the Assembly of its constitutional duty to sing the National Anthem and urged the Chief Minister to uphold this protocol.
However, only Tamil Nadu’s state song was performed.
This is not the first instance of Governor Ravi leaving the Tamil Nadu Assembly prematurely.
A similar occurrence took place in February 2024 on the first day of that session.
In January 2023, Ravi walked out of the House after omitting a paragraph from his speech that acknowledged national and regional luminaries and the “Dravidian Model of Governance.”
The excluded section stated, “Adhering to the principles and ideals of stalwarts like Thanthai Periyar, Annal Ambedkar, Perunthalaivar Kamarajar, Perarignar Anna, and Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar, this government has been delivering the widely praised Dravidian Model of Governance to its citizens.”
This incident led to an unprecedented standoff between the Governor and the Tamil Nadu government, paving the way for repeated confrontations in subsequent years.
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