RN Ravi
RN Ravi is an Indian politician and the current Governor of Tamil Nadu. Previously serving as the Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, he has held various key positions in the Indian government. His tenure as governor has been marked by controversy, particularly regarding his decisions on legislative bills passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
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RN Ravi has been appointed as the governor of West Bengal.
Big governor reshuffle: Rashtrapati Bhavan issues orders for changes across 9 states and UTs - full list | India News
India· 2026-03-05
Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi walked out of the Assembly before delivering his inaugural address.
'Acting like party agents': Stalin seeks to scrap governor's address; to consult 'like-minded opposition parties' | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-22
Governor RN Ravi expressed condolences over the deaths.
'Standing here with deep sorrow': Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin consoles Karur stampede families; orders inquiry under retired judge | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-28
The hearing stems from the court’s April order that sought to streamline the process for Governors and the President to act on bills, including the DMK in Tamil Nadu over seven bills held up by Governor RN Ravi.
'Proud of our Constitution': Supreme Court cites Nepal, Bangladesh turmoil; what prompted observation? | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-10
RN Ravi is the governor involved in the SC judgment case.
Why the President decided to dial the SC in TN governor’s caseIndia· 2025-05-17
Stalin had clashes with Governor RN Ravi over pending legislation.
'Tamil Nadu will never yield to Delhi's administration': MK Stalin's 'challenge' for Amit Shah | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-18
The ruling came in a case involving the Tamil Nadu government and governor RN Ravi.
What is Article 142? Why VP Jagdeep Dhankhar called it a 'nuclear missile' | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-18
Governor RN Ravi had withheld assent to several bills for extended periods, prompting the state to seek judicial intervention.
‘Cannot have situation where you direct President’: VP Dhankhar questions SC ruling giving deadline to decide on Bills | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-17
RN Ravi's decision to withhold assent to the 10 re-enacted bills was ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
CM MK Stalin Forms High-Level Panel on State Autonomy Amid Centre-State Tensions | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-04-15
RN Ravi is the governor of Tamil Nadu who was criticized for delaying action on bills passed by the state assembly.
In a first, SC sets 3-month deadline for President to decide on bills referred by governors | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12Governor RN Ravi had for years stalled Bills passed by the state government by refusing his assent.
Why SC asked TN governor to stop playing politics and respect ConstitutionIndia· 2025-04-10
The Supreme Court criticized RN Ravi for withholding assent to Bills passed by the state assembly.
'Should not act as per political expediency': SC slams Tamil Nadu governor for 'sitting over' bills | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-08
RN Ravi expressed strong support for implementing New Education Policy 2020, suggesting that young people feel disadvantaged due to current language policies.
'In the age of AI, forcing any language unnecessary': TN CM MK Stalin intensifies attack against NEP | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-28RN Ravi criticized those who claim to uphold Tamil language and culture but fail to contribute meaningfully.
Tamil Nadu Language: Tamil Nadu residents draw rangoli protesting Central govt, welcoming Tamil | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-02-19
RN Ravi is the governor of Tamil Nadu who is involved in the controversy over withholding assent to bills.
SC reserves judgment on Tamil Nadu's plea against governor for withholding assent to bills | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-10
