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Governor R. N. Ravi Stages Walkout From Tamil Nadu Assembly Over 'Inaccuracies' In Govt Address

This Special Report examines the escalating political confrontation in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, where Governor R.N. Ravi staged a walkout for the fourth consecutive year. The Governor declined to deliver the customary address, alleging the state-prepared text contained inaccuracies regarding investment figures and women's safety. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin retaliated by moving a resolution to record only the approved speech, accusing the Governor of violating constitutional traditions. The program also investigates a fatal infrastructure failure in Noida’s Sector 150, where 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta died after his vehicle plunged into a 30-foot deep, water-filled construction pit. The report highlights allegations of administrative negligence and delayed rescue efforts during the 72-hour recovery operation. Additionally, the broadcast covers the ongoing plight of Rameswaram fishermen facing arrests and harassment by the Sri Lankan Navy in the Palk Strait. Panelists including Salem Dharanidharan and K.C. Palaniswamy debate the erosion of democratic conventions and federal friction in non-BJP ruled states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

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