Tamil Nadu Governor Faces Backlash Over Religious Chant at College Event

Governor RN Ravi's call for students to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' has drawn criticism for perceived ideological bias, compounding tensions after a Supreme Court ruling against his actions.

Governor RN Ravi urged students at a Madurai college event to chant 'Jai Shri Ram,' sparking accusations of ideological partisanship.
Critics, including Congress MLA JMH Hassan Maulaana, condemned the move as aligning with RSS-BJP narratives and undermining constitutional neutrality.
The State Platform for Common School System-Tamil Nadu (SPCSS-TN) has called for Ravi's removal, citing violations of his constitutional oath.
This controversy follows a recent Supreme Court ruling deeming Ravi's withholding of assent on 10 state bills illegal and arbitrary.
During the event, Ravi also criticized vulgar remarks by a senior DMK leader, calling them unacceptable and harmful to public discourse.