Archive · 21 Jan 2026
TN CM Proposes Scrapping Governor's Address
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin, wants to change the Constitution to stop the Governor from giving a speech in the Assembly at the start of each year.
This is because Governor R N Ravi has been walking out without reading the speech prepared by the State government.
The DMK party passed a resolution to include the Governor's address in the Assembly records, despite his actions.
The Governor has been rejecting the speech and insulting the Assembly, which the DMK finds unacceptable.
Some people think this is a good idea because governors should not be forced to read speeches they disagree with, and it might be time to review the Governor's role and duties.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin proposes a Constitutional amendment to scrap the Governor's Address in the Assembly.
Governor R N Ravi has been walking out without reading the customary address prepared by the State government.
The DMK passed a resolution not accepting the Governor's actions and including the address in the Assembly records.
Article 176 of the Constitution requires the Speaker to read out the address prepared by the State government.
The DMK seeks to protect the dignity of the Assembly and review the Governor's role and duties.
- Who
- DMK, Chief Minister M K Stalin, Governor R N Ravi
- What
- Proposal to scrap the Governor's Address in the Assembly
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Tamil Nadu Assembly
- Why
- Governor's repeated rejection of the Address and violation of traditions
- Chief Minister
- M K Stalin
- Governor
- R N Ravi
- Resolution
- Not accepting Governor's walkout and including address in records
- Constitutional Amendment
- DMK to seek support for scrapping Governor's Address
- Article 176
- Speaker to read out the address prepared by the State government
- Assembly Rule 17
- Relaxed to move the resolution
- Constitutional Role
- Governor as a link between Union and State governments
- Governor's Duties
- Address the Assembly and inform the legislature of the causes of its summons
Sources
TN Speaker refutes Governor’s charge of repeated switching off his mike in the House
Why Ravi Refused To Read Gov’s Address
DMK To Take Steps To Scrap Governor’s Address
Governor Ravi Does It Again, Refuses to Read Address
"Ignore Unnecessary Voices": MK Stalin To DMK Workers Amid Seat-Share Demand
DMK to seek constitutional amendment to scrap governor’s address in Opposition-ruled states: Stalin
Karnataka governor to follow Tamil Nadu and Kerala counterparts? Thaawarchand Gehlot seeks removal of 11 paragraphs from his address
