Tamil Nadu vs Thamizhagam: DMK Slams Governor RN Ravi

The ruling DMK has slammed Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for deviating from the state government approved speech during his customary new year address in the assembly and omitting even names of stalwarts including Periyar and Ambedkar. Accusing him of promoting RSS agenda in the Dravidian state, the party calls him foolish to suggest separatism by saying Thamizhagam would be an appropriate name for the state instead of the present Tamil Nadu. NDTV's Sam Daniel spoke to T K S Elangovan, DMK Spokesperson and former MP, on the current faceoff and a range of issues.