Protests Erupt as Tamil Nadu Governor Faces Allegations of Disrespecting State Anthem

Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam protesters sent 1,000 postcards to Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, accusing him of disrespecting Tamil culture by altering the state anthem and ignoring key Dravidian figures. The issue escalated during Doordarshan Chennai's event, prompting calls for his removal by state leaders.

The Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam (DVK) launched protests against Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, alleging that his actions undermined Tamil interests. Demonstrators dispatched over a thousand postcards to Raj Bhavan, decrying what they perceive as his attempts to marginalize Tamil culture, including a call to modify the 'Tamil Thai' greeting.

Edward Prabhakaran, a DVK organizer, articulated grievances centering on the Governor's purported aim to alter the state anthem's content. Prabhakaran accused Ravi of refusing to honor influential Dravidian figures and claimed his actions were a calculated insult, aiming to erase aspects of Tamil identity integral to the Dravidian movement.

The protests were catalyzed by a controversial performance at Doordarshan Chennai's golden jubilee. The state's Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin publicly demanded the Governor's recall, branding his actions divisive. In a heated exchange, Chief Minister MK Stalin questioned the Governor's allegiance, prompting Ravi to criticize the Chief Minister's remarks as undignified and racially charged.