Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi nowadays stated it became “inaccurate and far-fetched” to deduce that he had counseled converting the call of the country together along with his current feedback on “Tamizhagam”. Clarifying at the debatable remark that caused a fiery “Tamil Nadu as opposed to Tamizhagam” debate, Mr Ravi stated folks who made the inference did so “with out expertise” the premise of his speech.
“An interpretation or inference that it became an offer to extrade the call of Tamil Nadu is inaccurate and far-fetched,” stated the Governor in a declaration.
He stated he noted the phrase “Tamizhagam” whilst talking at the “ancient cultural join among the Tamil human beings and Kashi”. In the ones days, there has been no Tamil Nadu, he stated. “Hence, withinside the ancient cultural context, I noted the phrase Tamizhagam as a greater suitable expression,” stated Mr Ravi.
“Without expertise the premise of my speech, arguments that the Governor is in opposition to the phrase Tamil Nadu have end up a subject of discussion. Hence, I am giving this rationalization to place an cease to it,” Mr Ravi stated.
Tamil Nadu approach “the state of Tamils” whilst Tamizhagam approach the “domestic of the Tamil human beings”. The phrase “Nadu” approach “land” in Tamil and so, might be visible via way of means of many to depict an independent vicinity in India. Critics agree with it aligns with folks who push the narrative that Tamil Nadu isn’t an fundamental a part of India.
At an occasion on January 4, Governor Ravi had stated: “Whatever applies to the complete united states, Tamil Nadu says no. It has end up a habit. Truth should prevail. Tamizhagam is a greater suitable phrase. The relaxation of the united states suffered quite a few devastation on the fingers of foreigners for an extended time.”
The feedback sparked a large row, with the country’s ruling DMK accusing Mr Ravi of pushing the BJP-RSS agenda. In the country meeting, ruling MLAs shouted “Quit Tamil Nadu” slogans withinside the meeting in opposition to Mr Ravi and hashtag #GetOutRavi has trended on Twitter.
What stays unaddressed is why the Tamil model of the Governor’s residence Raj Bhavan’s invite for Pongal celebrations noted him as “Thamizhaga aazhunar” or “Governor of Tamizhagam”.
The Governor’s declaration comes after Chief Minister MK Stalin entreated President Draupadi Murmu to interfere and make certain Mr Ravi abides via way of means of the Constitution.
Mr Stalin and his celebration DMK have clashed with the Governor repeatedly. The hostility soared while Mr Ravi went off-script whilst studying out an reliable speech permitted via way of means of the authorities withinside the meeting. DMK allies just like the Congress have additionally demanded the Governor’s recall.
