Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi refused to read the traditional speech on the first day of the assembly session. Governor RN Ravi said, “Keeping in mind that he does not agree with the traditional speech factually and morally, he refused to read it.”
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, while addressing the House, said, “If I lend my voice to these traditional speech pages, it would be a constitutional travesty.” Therefore, I end my address here, so that the dignity of the House is maintained.”
He alleged that I had requested that the national anthem be played at the beginning and end of the address so that we can show our proper respect towards the national anthem. But my request and advice were ignored.
The Governor further said that, I wish that a good discussion should be held in the House keeping in mind the objective of serving the interests of the people.
Speaker M. Appavu began reading out the Tamil version of the Governor’s approved address to the House after his brief speech.
On January 9, 2023, the Governor will present Chief Minister M.K. Went out after Stalin’s protest. Stalin had moved a motion requesting the Speaker to take on record only the approved text of the Governor’s address.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had moved this proposal after the Governor left out parts of the address.