Tamil Nadu Governor's Mic Turned Off, Address Not Read Due to 'Misleading' Content: Raj Bhavan

• Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi refused to read the DMK government's traditional address, citing 'unsubstantiated claims and misleading statements'.
• Raj Bhavan alleged the Governor's mic was repeatedly turned off, preventing him from speaking, and that the national anthem was 'insulted'.
• The Governor's office claimed the address ignored critical issues like women's safety (55% rise in POCSO rape cases), drug abuse (2000 youth suicides), and atrocities against Dalits.
• Raj Bhavan disputed the government's investment claims, stating actual FDI is a fraction of MoUs and Tamil Nadu's ranking has dropped from 4th to 6th.
• Other ignored issues included declining educational standards, vacant teaching positions, inactive gram panchayats, and pressure on the MSME sector.

Why It Matters: Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan accused the DMK government of presenting a 'misleading' address, leading to the Governor's refusal to read it and subsequent mic issues.