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Congress Slams TN Governor Walkout, Says State Wont Accept Erosion of Democracy
Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi walked out of the state Assembly without delivering his customary address to the House in its maiden session of the year
TN Assembly: Guv skips delivering customary address, CM calls 'walkout' regrettable
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walked out of the Assembly without delivering his customary address, citing inaccuracies in the government-prepared text. Chief Minister M K Stalin condemned the Governor's action as a violation of tradition, later piloting a resolution deeming the English version read. Stalin accused the Governor of deliberately insulting the House.
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Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi Vs MK Stalin-led Government: A Look At The History Of Clashes
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TN Assembly: Mic switched off, text had inaccuracies, says Lok Bhavan on Guv address row
CHENNAI, Jan 20: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Tuesday declined to read out the DMK government prepared text as part of his customary address to the state Assembly due to inaccuracies, in it, the Lok Bhavan said. It also alleged his mic was switched off. Minutes after Ravi walked out of the 234-member House without delivering his address, the Lok Bhavan issued a 13-point explainer on why Ravi declined to read out the address. It alleged the Governors mic [] The post TN Assembly: Mic switched off, text had inaccuracies, says Lok Bhavan on Guv address row appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi walks out of Assembly without reading customary address
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In the latest face-off between the MK Stalin government and Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan, Governor RN Ravi on Tuesday skipped the customary address to the Assembly.
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Andhra Pradesh Chandrababu Naidu to court global investors at Davos
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Tamil Nadu Governor Walks Out of Assembly Over Anthem Dispute
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National Anthem Must Be Respected: Tamil Nadu Governor Skips Key Note
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High drama in Tamil Nadu assembly: Governor R N Ravi walks out; alleges 'national anthem insulted'
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi staged a walkout from the state assembly, citing disrespect for the National Anthem and his microphone being switched off. Raj Bhavan alleged the speech ignored critical issues like Dalit atrocities. This marks a repeat of a similar incident last year, intensifying political tensions ahead of upcoming elections.
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Stock markets drop in early trade on relentless foreign fund outflows, geopolitical tensions
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Rupee falls 8 paise to 90.98 against U.S. dollar
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AI videos of Lord Jagannath surface, police complaint filed
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1 dead, 18 injured after helium cylinder explodes in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
1 dead and at least 18 injured after a helium cylinder exploded during the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpettai in the Kallakurichi district
Sabarimala Gold loss case: ED searches multiple locations in three states
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Insurance firm directed to pay 11.29 crore for delay in settling fire claim
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Sabarimala gold theft case: ED raids several premises in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
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Sabarimala gold loss case: ED raids in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
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UK PM says 'need to do more' to protect children from social media
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Karnataka DGP-CRE Ramachandra Rao suspended after obscene video goes viral
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TN Assembly session begins today, uncertainty over Governors address
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Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru's Aides Took Bribes For Transfers: Probe Agency ED
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CISF personnel deployed at Chennai airport trained to speak Tamil: Senior Officer
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Tamil Nadu: One dead, 18 injured after helium cylinder explodes in Kallakurichi
Tamil Nadu cylinder burst: One dead and at least 18 injured after a helium cylinder exploded during the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpettai in the Kallakurichi district, as per District Collector of Tiruvannamalai, K Tharpagaraj.
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1 Dead, 18 Injured After Helium Cylinder Explodes In Tamil Nadu
At least one person was killed and 18 others injured after a helium cylinder exploded during the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpettai in the Kallakurichi district on Monday, an official said.
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A helium gas cylinder exploded at the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpettai, Kallakurichi, killing one and injuring at least 18. Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed condolences.
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Atleast one person was killed and 18 others injured after a helium cylinder exploded during the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpettai in the Kallakurichi district on Monday, an official said.
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Valentino Garavani, fashion designer to jet set, dies aged 93 in Rome
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