DMK allies including Congress, Communist Party, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and a few other parties announced to boycott of the Republic Day tea party which will be hosted by the Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi. They also condemned the Governor stating "he always acts against the const
The VCK statement said, "Governor activities often are against the constitution. We condemned this and have decided to boycott high tea in Raj Bhavan on the occasion of Republic day celebrations."
Addressing an event here in Chennai, Ravi said, "We considered spending on the military as an 'unproductive expenditure'. We thought that everything will happen with peace, but forgot that unless you are strong, no one listens to your word of peace."
Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday passed a resolution in the party's executive meeting at Cuddalore against Chief Minister MK Stalin seeking his apology for 'disrespectful' remarks against Governor RN Ravi.
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday moved criminal defamation complaint against DMK's suspended leader Sivaji Krishnamurthy for his hate speech against TN Governor.
DMK leader and Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Sunday attacked the Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi amid the controversy sparked by party leader Shivaji Krishnamoorthy, with his remarks against the governor.
"Anna (DMK Founder) participated in the State renaming event though he was ill. During that event, Anna mentioned that his family, senior party leaders and even doctors asked him not to take part in any meetings. In spite of this, he attended the event," M k Stalin said.