MK Stalin to boycott Raj Bhavan tea party in protest against RN Ravi's actions
The move follows several controversies involving the Governor, including his referral of the recently passed bill to establish Kalaignar University in Kumbakonam to the President instead of granting assent, delaying the university's formation.In a Supreme Court case related to university laws, Governor Ravi filed a counter-affidavit supporting BJP leader Venkatachalapathi's arguments, exposing political bias, according to the Tamil Nadu government.Kovi Chezhiyan added that the absence of Vice-Chancellors in multiple universities, affecting higher education in the state, is linked to the Governor's actions.Yesterday, at a convocation ceremony in Tirunelveli, a doctoral student snubbed Governor Ravi to receive her degree from the Vice Chancellor of the university.The student, wife of DMK Nagercoil Deputy Secretary M Rajan, cited the Governor's 'anti-Tamil and Tamil Nadu' stance as her reason.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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