Tamil Nadu Governor Walks Out of Assembly Over Anthem and Speech Dispute

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walked out of the state Assembly's first session in 2026 without delivering his customary address, citing repeated microphone cut-offs, inaccuracies in the government-prepared speech, and disrespect to the national anthem, which was played after the state anthem. The DMK-led government criticized the walkout as a breach of tradition and questioned the Governor's role. The Governor's office disputed claims about investments and rising social issues, highlighting tensions between the Centre-appointed Governor and the state government ahead of upcoming elections.