Tamil Nadu Anthem Controversy Sparks Clash Between CM Stalin and Governor Ravi
The omission of a line referencing 'Dravida' in the Tamil state anthem at a Doordarshan event has intensified tensions between Chief Minister MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi.
- A line mentioning 'Dravida' was omitted during the rendition of the Tamil Nadu state anthem at a government event attended by Governor RN Ravi.
- Chief Minister MK Stalin accused Governor Ravi of disrespecting Tamil Nadu and demanded his recall by the central government.
- Governor Ravi responded by calling Stalin's remarks regrettable and accused him of making racist comments.
- Doordarshan Tamil apologized for the omission, attributing it to distraction and stating there was no intent to disrespect the anthem.
- The incident has reignited debates over language and cultural representation in Tamil Nadu, with Stalin criticizing the celebration of Hindi Month in the state.