Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi Lands In Fresh Row For Asking Students To Chant 'Jai Sri Ram'

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, who was recently castigated by the Supreme Court for holding up 10 bills for over three years, has landed in a fresh row, after allegedly asking students at a function to chant "Jai Sri Ram".

His action has been condemned by leaders of the ruling government and academic bodies. An academic body has also sought his removal from the post for failing to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions. It has been further contended that he should be removed from the Office of the Governor of Tamil Nadu forthwith for deliberately violating Article 159 of the Constitution of India. 

Senior Congress Leader Sasikanth Senthil Mocks The Governor

Senior Congress leader Sasikanth Senthil, in a post on X, mocked the Governor. "After being slammed by the Supreme Court and blocked by the State Government, he's now resorting to stunts like making students chant 'Jai Sri Ram' just to irritate the system," read a rough translation of his post. 

After being slammed by the Supreme Court and blocked by the State Government, he's now resorting to stunts like making students chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ just to irritate the system. Clearly frustrated, he’s sending a message that “Even if the courts rule against me, I will find other… pic.twitter.com/qSxIL1NQje

— Sasikanth Senthil (@s_kanth) April 13, 2025

"Clearly frustrated, he's sending a message that "even if the courts rule against me, I will find other ways to push my agenda."

It's a dangerous mix of arrogance and defiance that undermines democratic institutions and the principles of the Constitution!" he added. Earlier this week, the Supreme Court termed Governor RN Ravi's decision to withhold assent to 10 key Bills "illegal" and "arbitrary". The court said the Governor had not acted in "good faith.’’