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Tamil Nadu Cabinet expansion: Vijay inducts Srinath, Wilson among 23 Ministers
By Chennaivision on May 21, 2026

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has approved the recommendation of Chief Minister Vijay to induct 23 MLAs into the Tamil Nadu Council of Ministers, marking the first major Cabinet expansion of the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government. Raj Bhavan confirmed that the Governor had formally accepted the Chief Minister’s recommendation to appoint the legislators as ministers. The swearing-in ceremony… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu Cabinet expansion: Vijay inducts Srinath, Wilson among 23 Ministers"
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Karnataka Governor walks out of joint legislature session
By Chennaivision on January 23, 2026

Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot walked out of the House after reading out only two lines of his customary speech prepared by the Cabinet during the joint session of the state Assembly Thursday. After the Governor’s walkout, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said they were considering moving the Courts, as the Governor had violated his Constitutional obligation. Out of the 43-page speech,… Continue reading "Karnataka Governor walks out of joint legislature session"
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Tamil Nadu challenges Governor’s Bill referral in Supreme Court
By Chennaivision on October 16, 2025

Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court challenging what it described as the Governor’s “illegal and unconstitutional” decision to refer the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to the President instead of granting his assent. The State’s writ petition, filed through its Chief Secretary, names the Governor, the Union of India, and the University… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu challenges Governor’s Bill referral in Supreme Court"
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SC questions Guv’s delay in assenting to Bills
By Chennaivision on August 29, 2025

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the term ‘as soon as possible’ used in Article 200 of the Constitution in deciding the fate of bills will serve no practical purpose if Governors are allowed to withhold consent for “eternity”. A five-judge Constitution bench made the observation even as the Centre submitted that state governments cannot invoke writ jurisdiction in moving… Continue reading "SC questions Guv’s delay in assenting to Bills"
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Is Governor’s indefinite delay on bill beyond review, top court asks Centre
By Chennaivision on August 22, 2025

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned whether a Governor could keep a Bill passed by the legislature pending indefinitely and if such a delay was entirely outside the scope of judicial review. Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, heading a five-judge Constitution Bench, asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta whether such indefinite delay would still remain beyond judicial review. “Either… Continue reading "Is Governor’s indefinite delay on bill beyond review, top court asks Centre"
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Dravidian ideology created narrative of difference between Aryan, Dravidian: Tamil Nadu Governor
By Chennaivision on March 4, 2025

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Monday claimed the Dravidian ideology has created a narrative of differences between Aryan and Dravidian in the last 60 – 70 years, and said the word Aryan as a race was not used in the Indian literature. None of the Indian literature, either Sangam or Vedic literature has used the word Aryan as… Continue reading "Dravidian ideology created narrative of difference between Aryan, Dravidian: Tamil Nadu Governor"
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TN Guv blames Cong, DMK for ceding Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka
By Chennaivision on March 3, 2025

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi oblamed the then Congress government of Indira Gandhi and the DMK government of late M Karunanidhi in the state for ceding the Katchatheevu islet in the Palk Strait to Sri Lanka in 1974. The Governor charged that the ceding of Katchatheevu is the root cause for the travails of Indian fishermen who are attacked by… Continue reading "TN Guv blames Cong, DMK for ceding Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka"
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Appointment of Chancellors, administrative control of state varsities should be with CM, says Stalin
By Chennaivision on January 22, 2025
The administration of universities should be under the full control of state governments, which provide necessary infrastructure, and also the power to appoint its chancellors should vest with chief ministers, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Tuesday. Stalin said the legal battle to restore the state’s education rights would continue. Tamil Nadu accounts for 20 universities spread… Continue reading "Appointment of Chancellors, administrative control of state varsities should be with CM, says Stalin"
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Convocations should be conducted by October annually: Governor tells VCs
By Chennaivision on November 4, 2024
Governor R.N. Ravi has mandated the State-run universities to conduct their convocations between August and October every year. The varsities should conduct their convocations before October 31. Doing so would help graduates receive their degrees on time after the exam results are announced. It would allow students to seize opportunities without delay, and help them pursue their careers, a release… Continue reading "Convocations should be conducted by October annually: Governor tells VCs"
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Governor’s approach will not intimidate me, says Stalin
By Chennaivision on February 16, 2024

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin asserted that his government was standing up against autocratic tendencies and would not be intimidated by the “childish behavior” of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Thursday. Stalin made these remarks in the Legislative Assembly while presenting a Motion of Thanks to the Governor’s address. He accused the Governor of utilizing the Assembly platform… Continue reading "Governor’s approach will not intimidate me, says Stalin"

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