‘Such arrogance is not good’: Tamil Nadu governor hits back at MK Stalin over national anthem row

“Thiru MK Stalin asserts that insisting on due respect for the National Anthem and following the fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution is ‘absurd’ and ‘childish.’ Thanks for betraying the true intentions of the coalition you lead, one that does not accept or respect Bharat as a nation and Her Constitution. Such arrogance is not good. Let us not forget that Bharat is the supreme Mother, and the Constitution is the supreme faith for her children. They will not tolerate such brazen insults,” the post read.

The row began when when Governor Ravi on January 7 abruptly walked out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly citing a breach of protocol after the National Anthem was not played at the start of the session.

In response, Stalin criticised the governor’s actions, calling them “childish”. “The Governor comes to the Assembly but returns without addressing the House. That’s why I said his actions were childish,” Stalin said in the Assembly.

Stalin also pointed to a breach of constitutional protocol, saying that, under Article 176, the governor is required to address the Legislative Assembly at the start of the session. “But he seems intent on violating the rules in a planned manner,” Stalin added, wrapping up the debate on the motion of thanks to the Governor’s address.

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