Tamil Nadu, Governor and national anthem

Governor Walkout Sparks Controversy Over Anthem Traditions in Tamil Nadu
The BJP's Tamil Nadu President, K Annamalai, criticized the state government for the recent controversy regarding the recitation of the state song 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' and the national anthem in the Assembly.
Tamil Nadu Governor walks out of Assembly over national anthem row, igniting political firestorm
The dispute over the national anthem is the latest flashpoint in a series of clashes between Raj Bhavan and the Tamil Nadu government.
Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi walks out of assembly after dispute over national anthem
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi walked out of the assembly after the National Anthem wasn't played at the start of his address. He cited this as a breach
Tamil Nadu Governor Walks Out Of Assembly, Says National Anthem Insulted
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi refused to deliver his customary address to the Assembly today and walked out in protest of the National Anthem not being sung at the beginning of the address.
Drama in Tamil Nadu Assembly as Governor leaves, AIADMK evicted, BJP walks out
The Tamil Nadu assembly's winter session began with Governor RN Ravi walking out over alleged disrespect to the National Anthem, amid Opposition protests over governance and the Anna University sexual assault case.
Tamil anthem not sung in Assembly before Governor’s Address till 1991: Annamalai
BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai on Monday said the state song, ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu,’ an invocation to Mother Tamil was never recited before the Governor’s Address in Tamil Nadu state Assembly till 1991.
Protest Fair In Parliament, Unfair In Tamil Nadu Assembly?
Tamil Nadu Assembly's first session of the year got off to a stormy start on as the Opposition. AIADMK and BJP MLAs protested and raised slogans against the Anna University sexual assault case. Several leaders,
Tamil Nadu CM vs Governor: Raj Bhavan says Constitution, National Anthem 'insulted'; Stalin terms Ravi's walkout 'childish'
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin accused Governor RN Ravi of breaching constitutional protocol after he walked out of the assembly without deliveri
High Drama In Tamil Nadu Assembly: Governor RN Ravi Skips Address, Cites Disrespect For Constitution By DMK Govt
According to a statement from the office of Raj Bhawan, upon the Governor's arrival at the assembly, only "Tamil Tai Vazhdu," the state anthem, was sung instead of the National Anthem, which is traditionally played during such occasions.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai: ‘Hit by Vijay’s entry, DMK is hell-bent on discrediting his impact’
On the possibility of BJP's tie-up with AIADMK, Annamalai tells The Indian Express that alliances are decided by BJP ...
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Could BJP & AIADMK revive alliance for 2026 Tamil Nadu polls? Annamalai’s change of tone sparks buzz
State BJP president K. Annamalai’s softened stance towards the AIADMK has sparked speculation about a possible alliance ...
Can BJP Win Tamil Nadu? Annamalai Answers | EXCLUSIVE
In an exclusive interview with Republic Network's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, Annamalai made it clear that the BJP's ...
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Tamil Nadu BJP women leaders held over rally for Anna University assault victim
Tamil Nadu BJP Mahila Morcha leaders detained while rallying for justice for an Anna University assault victim. BJP accuses ...
Anna University rape case: BJP's women wing protests against DMK, police detains protestors
The BJP's women's wing in Tamil Nadu protested against the DMK government, demanding justice for a student assaulted at Anna ...