Overview

• At a Chennai event, Governor R. N. Ravi questioned posters declaring “Tamil Nadu will fight,” saying there was no conflict and urging unity.
• Hours later, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin posted a detailed rejoinder on X, saying the state’s fight is against the Union government’s alleged arrogance and injustice toward Tamils.
• Stalin cited alleged withholding of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan education funds tied to accepting Hindi, continued opposition to NEET, and claims of suppressing the Keezhadi archaeological findings.
• He warned of efforts to shift planned investments and jobs out of Tamil Nadu and of a push to weaken the state through parliamentary delimitation.
• Stalin said his government has gone to court when the Governor exceeded his remit, casting the campaign as upholding constitutional values and resisting attempts to saffronise icons like Thiruvalluvar.