Tamil Nadu Governor

Banwarilal Purohit To Be Sworn In As Tamil Nadu Governor Tomorrow

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 5, 2017

Banwarilal Purohit will be sworn in as the 25th governor of Tamil Nadu tomorrow amid political turbulence in the ruling AIADMK and persistent demand by the opposition for a floor test for the K Palaniswami government.

Tamil Nadu Government Bids Farewell To Governor Vidyasagar Rao

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 5, 2017

Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao, who had been holding additional charge of Tamil Nadu since last year, was today given a warm farewell by top representatives of the state government including Chief Minister E Palaniswami.

Retired Armyman BD Mishra Appointed New Arunachal Governor

India News | NDTV News Desk | Saturday September 30, 2017

Retired army brigadier Dr B D Mishra was today appointed as the new Arunachal Pradesh governor. He was appointed by President Ram Nath Kovind along with the governors of Tamil Nadu, Assam, Meghalaya and Bihar. Lieutenant Governor for Andaman and Nicobar Islands was also appointed.

President Kovind Appoints 5 New Governors, Tamil Nadu Gets Its Own After A Year

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday September 30, 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind today appointed five governors for the states of Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Lieutenant Governor for Andaman and Nicobar Islands was also appointed.

DMK Slams Tamil Nadu Governor; Demands Resignation Of Chief Minister, Speaker

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 20, 2017

The DMK on Tuesday criticised Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao for not ordering a floor test for the Palaniswami government and instead allowing it to continue for nearly a month after it "lost majority" and said this led to a "black episode" in the state's politics.

Tamil Nadu Governor Meets Rajnath Singh Amid Political Crisis

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday September 19, 2017

Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday amid an ongoing political crisis in the state.

DMK Moves Madras High Court For Convening State Assembly

Tamil Nadu News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 13, 2017

The DMK has filed a case in the Madras High Court seeking immediate direction to governor to convene the assembly and ask Chief Minister K Palaniswami to prove his majority, party leader MK Stalin said.

'Trust Vote Or Else...' Says MK Stalin After Meeting Tamil Nadu Governor

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday September 10, 2017

Tamil Nadu's leader of opposition MK Stalin today said his party, the DMK, will consider legal options if the Governor does not ask the government of E Palaniswami prove its majority on the floor of the house. After a meeting with Governor C Vidyasagar Rao today, Mr Stalin said he has made a second appeal for a trust vote, since Mr Palaniswami's go...

MK Stalin Indicates Legal Means, Mobilising People To 'Topple' AIADMK Government

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 9, 2017

DMK leader MK Stalin today indicated adopting legal means and mobilising people to "topple" the K Palaniswami-led AIADMK government if Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao did not order for a floor test within a specified time-frame.

AIADMK's Dhinakaran Meets Tamil Nadu Governor, Seeks Removal Of Chief Minister Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 7, 2017

Sidelined AIADMK (Amma) deputy chief TTV Dhinakaran today said he has sought the removal of Chief Minister E Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam during his meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao, indicating that he didn't want the state government to fall.

TTV Dhinakaran Meets Governor, Calls For Floor Test In Tamil Nadu Assembly

Tamil Nadu News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday September 7, 2017

Sidelined Number 2 of Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK, TTV Dhinakaran, has gone to meet Governor CH Vidyasagar Rao amid buzz that he would demand a vote of confidence in the assembly. He is accompanied by three legislators and seven parliamentarians from the party.

TTV Dhinakaran To Meet Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao Tomorrow

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 6, 2017

Sidelined AIADMK (Amma) deputy chief TTV Dhinakaran is slated to meet Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao tomorrow, for the first time after 19 MLAs loyal to him expressed lack of confidence in Chief Minister K Palaniswami.

Revolt By 19 AIADMK Legislators Internal Party Matter: Advocate General To Court

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 6, 2017

Tamil Nadu Advocate General Vijay Narayan today told the Madras High Court that the revolt by 19 AIADMK legislators against Chief Minister E Palaniswami was an "intra-party affair" and the governor could not interfere in it

'Low Comedy Turning Into A Farce' Is What P Chidambaram Calls AIADMK Politics

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 27, 2017

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today termed the latest political developments in Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK as "low comedy turning into farce" asked why was the state governor not taking any action.

Hopeful Of Governor's Good Decision On Demand For Palaniswami's Ouster: TTV Dinakaran

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 26, 2017

Bolstered by two more MLAs joining him, sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dinakaran today said his camp was confident that Governor C Vidyasagar Rao will take a "good decision" on representation given by his legislators seeking Chief Minister K Palaniswami's ouster.

DMK Urges Tamil Nadu Governor To Ask Chief Minister Palaniswami To Prove Majority

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 25, 2017

The DMK today urged Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao to immediately direct Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami to prove his majority in the Assembly in the wake of revolt by 19 AIADMK MLAs, saying any delay could lead to "horse trading".

19 AIADMK Lawmakers Face Defection Test, Party Says Disqualify Them

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday August 25, 2017

Nineteen rebel lawmakers of Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK who wanted Chief Minister E Palaniswami sacked could stand to lose their seats. In a surprise move, Assembly Speaker P Dhanapal on Wednesday sent them disqualification notices for telling the Governor that the Chief Minister should go and pitched for his replacement.

Another Stint At A Resort For AIADMK Lawmakers Loyal To VK Sasikala. This Time 19

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday August 22, 2017

Nineteen legislators of Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK are reportedly being moved to a resort outside Chennai, as the party's sidelined number 2 TTV Dhinakaran attempts to keep them together and away from the influence of Chief Minister E Palaniswami. This morning, these MLAs met the state's Governor and requested that Mr Palaniswami be sacked as Chief...

Lost Confidence In EPS, Pro-Sasikala Lawmakers Tell Governor

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday August 22, 2017

Nineteen legislators of Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK met the state's Governor this morning. They have called yesterday's merger between the two factions led by Chief Minister E Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam illegal and are opposed to the decision to throw out party chief VK Sasikala, who is in jail

After Merger, AIADMK's Fresh Challenge From Sasikala Supporters: 10 Facts

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday August 22, 2017

After months of hard negotiations and several false starts, as two rival factions of Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK announced a merger, dissent rose from 18 party lawmakers who are opposed to the decision to expel VK Sasikala. The lawmakers say they will meet the Governor tomorrow to decide on their next course of action - a comment that is seen as a p...

For Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi's Midnight Ride In Puducherry, Twitter Writes Her A Ticket

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Sunday August 20, 2017

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi hit the streets last night to figure out how safe the city was for women after dark. Riding pillion on a two-wheeler with another woman, Ms Bedi travelled "incognito" on her round of the union territory, a dupatta partially covering her face.

Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker Thambidurai Meets Tamil Nadu Governor, Dismisses Horse-Trading Charges

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 18, 2017

Senior AIADMK Amma leader and Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker M Thambidurai today met Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao here, a day after opposition parties sought dismissal of the K Palaniswami government over alleged horse- trading of ruling party MLAs.

DMK-Led Opposition In Tamil Nadu Demands Dismissal Of E Palaniswami Government

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 17, 2017

DMK-led Tamil Nadu's opposition parties stepped up its attack on the state government today over the alleged horse-trading of AIADMK MLAs and urged Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao to 'nullify' the February 18 trust vote.

Madras High Court Rejects Plea To Appoint Full-Time Tamil Nadu Governor

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 22, 2017

The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking appointment of a full-time Governor for Tamil Nadu, holding that the Constitution provides for appointment of the same person as Governor of two states.

DMK Leaders Meet Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao Over Cash-For-Votes Row

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Wednesday April 12, 2017

A team of five leaders from Tamil Nadu's main opposition party, the DMK, met Governor C Vidyasagar Rao in Mumbai and demanded the removal of Chief Minister E Palaniswami and five other ministers, after tax officials claimed they had found documents in raids last week that allegedly reveal their involvement in what is being called the cash for votes...

Kerala To Go Online To Name And Shame Sex Offenders

South | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Thursday February 23, 2017

Hoping to shame sexual offenders and alert their potential victims, the Kerala government will launch an online registry that will contain their identification details and will be accessible to the public. "It will be the first in the country and will be kept in public domain," Governor P Sathasivam said in his speech on the opening day of the stat...

Report On Tamil Nadu Floor Test Violence Submitted To Governor

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 21, 2017

Tamil Nadu Assembly Secretary AMP Jamaludeen on Monday submitted a report to Governor C Vidyasagar Rao on the chaos and violence that broke out in the House during the Chief Minister K Palaniswami's floor test on Saturday. The report was submitted at the Governor's office, official sources said.

Tamil Nadu Governor Asks For Report Over Trust Vote Violence

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday February 20, 2017

Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao has asked for a report from the assembly secretary on the incidents during the trust vote on Saturday, Raj Bhavan sources have said.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Palaniswami, O Panneerselvam Meet Governor

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday February 20, 2017

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami and his challenger O Panneerselvam today met Governor Vidyasagar Rao shortly before he left for Mumbai. Mr Palaniswami won his trust vote yesterday after a five-hour drama and violence by the DMK over their demand for a secret vote. Mr Pannerselvam, who also supported the demand, has said the battle is...

E Palaniswami Wins Tamil Nadu Floor Test After 5 Hours Of Drama: 10 Facts

Tamil Nadu News | Edited by Arun Nair | Sunday February 19, 2017

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami won a test of strength on Saturday in an assembly where close to 100 opposition lawmakers were missing after violence and chaos over a demand for secret voting. But the trust vote may only be the first of many battles that the 63-year-old Chief Minister will have to fight. Former chief minister O Panneerselva...