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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
TN guv playing cheaper politics than opposition parties: CM
Dharmapuri: Coming down hard on Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi, chief minister said he was playing 'cheaper politics' than opposition parties. Speaking at a govt event in Dharmapuri on Sunday, Stalin said the Dravidian model govt was setting an example for the whole country by implementing schemes like free bus travel for women. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The scheme has now been emulated by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, he said, adding that in TN, every woman has saved 50,000 since DMK came to power because of the scheme. Unable to digest this, some 'mischievous elements' are spreading rumours, he said. "If opposition parties do politics, it's understandable. but the governor does cheaper politics than the opposition parties," he said. Stalin's remark was in response to governor's charge that there was a fall in education standards, rise in attacks on women, increase in number of suicides, and growing discrimination of the marginalized in the state. "All that the governor does is slander DMK govt, spread false information about DMK, insult Dravidam, print non-existent Thirukkural, refuse to grant assent for bills, and disrespect Tamil Thai Vazhthu," Stalin said. Stalin said the Dravidian model govt was the beacon for the country on many fronts. "We are not saying so. Even data released by Union govt says this," he said. Stalin also alleged that Ravi belittled TN students and made false statements regarding the state's education system. Stalin refuted Ravi's allegations that there was a rise in attacks on women in TN. On the other hand, the National Crime Records Bureau data for 2022 shows that Uttar Pradesh, ruled by BJP, tops the country in the incidents of crime against women. "If Ravi has to accuse any state for not protecting women, then it should be the BJP-ruled states," Stalin said. However, Stalin said, Ravi should continue to be governor of TN, which was exposing the BJP's false propaganda and thereby helping the DMK.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Centre-appointed Governor Ravi doing ‘cheap politics': Stalin
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Sunday slammed governor RN Ravi for indulging in 'cheap politics' worse than the opposition as accused him of spreading 'rumours' about the DMK-led state government. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin during the launch of an instant crop loan scheme, in Dharmapuri district,on Sunday. (PTI) 'I don't care about what the opposition says, that's their job. But, do you know who is cheaper than them? The Centre-appointed Governor Ravi,' Stalin said after inaugurating projects in Dharmapuri district. Raj Bhavan did not respond to Stalin's remarks. Stalin also accused the governor of spreading rumours about his government, 'He sits in the Raj Bhavan to spread rumours about the DMK government. He will not give approval for state schemes, he will agree to print non-existent (wrong) 'Thirukural' (couplets written by Tamil saint Thiruvalluvar), he disrespects our 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' (Tamil anthem), he gives false information about Tamil Nadu's education, health, women's safety and law and order and stirs panic,' the CM said. Stalin's attack comes amid a heightened standoff between the governor and the Tamil Nadu government. It also comes days after Ravi, in his speech on the eve of Independence Day, expressed concerns over challenges faced by the state. Ravi had said Tamil Nadu was facing four major challenges: Educational and social discrimination of the poor and marginalised; alarming rise in suicides; fast spreading drug abuse among youth; and steep rise in rape and other sexual offences against women and girls. The DMK reacted sharply, accusing the Governor of making false allegations to malign the state government. 'Tamil Nadu is the forerunner in India. It's not just our claim, even the BJP-led Union government has released data that shows that our state is doing way better than BJP ruled states. Unable to accept this fact, he is angry and irritated, so the governor is whining against us in public events,' Stalin said. 'Tamil Nadu is the number 2 state in the school education system in India. Only because our state is peaceful, we have been able to sign ₹10-crore worth of investments in the last four years. As regards women's safety, citing National Crime Records Bureau statistics of 2022, he claimed BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh tops in crimes against women. Therefore, the governor should target BJP-ruled states, Stalin said. Stalin said Ravi should continue in Tamil Nadu 'as it is good for us'. 'He is effectively ensuring that our fire for the language, race and ideology burns bright. Let him talk, I am not bothered. I am only bothered about you, want to be truthful to you who have voted for us,' he said. During the event, the CM launched a Cooperative department initiative to provide interest-free crop loans to farmers applying online. An official release said the government had earlier announced that the pilot scheme will be launched in Dharmapuri before expanding it across the state. The effort involves disbursing the loan the same day it is applied online. The Stalin-led party and its allies had also boycotted the Governor's 'At Home' reception hosted on Independence Day. With inputs from PTI
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
CM Stalin criticises Governor Ravi, credits him for uniting TN in Dravidian ideology
DHARMAPURI: Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday that Governor R N Ravi was appointed by the BJP government with the sole purpose of defaming the Tamil Nadu government and the DMK, but added that the governor had ironically helped unite the people in their love for the Tamil language and in strengthening Dravidian ideology. CM Stalin made the remarks after inaugurating the online application system for crop loans under the Cooperative Department at Adhiyamankottai. He also participated in a government event near the Combined Court Complex, where he laid the foundation stone for 1,044 projects worth Rs 512.52 crore and inaugurated 1,073 projects worth Rs 362.77 crore. Further, he distributed welfare assistance worth ₹830.06 crore to 70,427 beneficiaries. Speaking at the meeting, the Chief Minister said, 'The BJP government had appointed Governor R N Ravi with the only task of defaming the Tamil Nadu government and the DMK party. He is known to put forth harsh criticism against us, will not give approval for state schemes, will recite non-existent 'Thirukural'. Most of all, he will disrespect our 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu', disrespect our students. Moreover, he would spread panic stating our education, law and order are failing.' He further alleged, 'When compared to BJP-ruled states we have been performing exceptionally well. Irritated and enraged by this, he is whining in public meetings.' Stalin added, 'We need a governor like R N Ravi here. He has been crucial in uniting us in our love for our language, uniting us as a people and instilling the Dravidian ideologies.'
