Chief Minister M. K. Stalin will not take part in the tea party to be hosted by Governor R. N. Ravi on Independence Day, the Tamil Nadu government said on Thursday (August 14, 2025).
The Chief Minister's boycott of the "At Home Reception" is to show opposition to Governor Ravi, who "acts against the interests of Tamil Nadu people," the State government said in an official release.
Congress, VCK, and Left parties to boycott Tamil Nadu Governor’s tea party on Independence Day
Also, the Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhian will boycott convocation ceremonies of 2 State varsities — to be held on August 18 and 19 — to oppose Governor Ravi, the government added.
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