Tamil Nadu Governor vs Stalin Govt: National Anthem Row Ignites Fresh Clash

• Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi skipped his customary address to the assembly over the national anthem issue, reiterating it should be played with the state anthem.
• Lok Bhavan, Tamil Nadu, stated the Governor's mic was repeatedly switched off, and he was not allowed to speak, citing insults to the National Anthem.
• Earlier clashes include the Governor's proposal to rename Raj Bhavans to 'Lok Bhavan', which irked CM MK Stalin.
• The Supreme Court ruled Governor Ravi's withholding of assent to 10 state bills as "illegal" and "arbitrary", a "historic victory" for Tamil Nadu.
• Other disputes involved refusal to re-induct K. Ponmudy into the Cabinet, skipping parts of customary speeches, the 'Tamil Nadu' vs 'Tamizhagam' debate, and briefly dismissing Minister V. Senthil Balaji.

Why It Matters: A new clash erupts between Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and CM MK Stalin over the national anthem.