Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has referred to as for the fast recall of Governor RN Ravi, accusing him of intentionally disrespecting Tamil Nadu and its folks. The controversy erupted after the phrase “Dravida nal Thirunadu” (You’re the elite Dravidian nation within the Deccan) was allegedly omitted from the Tamil anthem throughout an occasion attended by Governor Ravi on Friday.
Governor Ravi attended the Hindi Month valedictory operate and the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Chennai Doordarshan, the place the omission of the Dravidian reference sparked outrage. In a put up on social media platform X, Stalin strongly condemned the Governor, questioning his actions and accusing him of appearing towards the legislation of Tamil Nadu.
“Governor? Are you an Aryan? Eradicating the phrase Dravidian from the Tamil Thai anthem is towards the legislation of Tamil Nadu! An individual who doesn’t respect the legislation and acts in keeping with his whims is unfit for the workplace,” Stalin wrote, emphasising that the Governor’s actions insulted the unity of the nation and the various races residing within the nation.
The Tamil Nadu CM additionally questioned whether or not the Governor, who he claims is averse to the phrase “Dravidian,” would dare counsel leaving out references to Dravidian within the nationwide anthem. He demanded the Union Authorities recall Governor Ravi instantly, accusing him of deliberately hurting the feelings of the Tamil folks.
ஆளுநரா? ஆரியநரா?
திராவிடம் என்ற சொல்லை நீக்கி, தமிழ்த்தாய் வாழ்த்தைப் பாடுவது தமிழ்நாட்டின் சட்டத்தை மீறுவதாகும்!
சட்டப்படி நடக்காமல், இஷ்டப்படி நடப்பவர் அந்தப் பதவி வகிக்கவே தகுதியற்றவர்.
இந்தியைக் கொண்டாடும் போர்வையில் நாட்டின் ஒருமைப்பாட்டையும் இந்த மண்ணில் வாழும் பல்வேறு… pic.twitter.com/NzS2O7xDTz
— M.Ok.Stalin (@mkstalin) October 18, 2024
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This demand follows Stalin’s earlier letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the place he criticized the combining of the Hindi Month valedictory celebration with Chennai Doordarshan’s Golden Jubilee. Stalin has persistently expressed concern over the promotion of Hindi in non-Hindi talking states, viewing it as an try to undermine regional languages.