Tamil Nadu Congress slams Governor Ravi's 'saffron' tribute to Thiruvalluvar

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Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravis tribute to saint-poet Thiruvalluvar on the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day has drawn criticism from Congress leaders, sparking a political row.

On Wednesday, Governor Ravi paid floral tributes to a portrait of Thiruvalluvar in the Raj Bhavan premises in Chennai. The portrait depicted the revered poet in saffron attire, adorned with Rudraksha beads (sacred beads) and religious marks like ash and kumkum. This depiction prompted Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K Selvaperunthagai to condemn the Governors actions as unacceptable.

Selvaperunthagai criticised the Governor for not adhering to the government-recognised portrait of Thiruvalluvar and accused him of imparting religious overtones to the saint-poet. It is against the law to use a drawing of Thiruvalluvar with religious leanings. It is condemnable and regrettable that the Governor, who has the duty to uphold law, is doing this, the TNCC chief said in a social media post.