'Say Jai Shri Ram': Tamil Nadu governor Ravi sparks row; Congress terms his 'BJP, RSS's propaganda master'

Sunday, 13 April 2025
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi ignited controversy by urging students to chant "Jai Shri Ram" at a Madurai college event. Congress MLA JMH Hassan Maulaana strongly criticized Ravi, accusing him of promoting RSS and BJP ideologies and behaving like a religious leader rather than upholding the neutrality expected of his constitutional role.

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