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Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s opposition to the state government and Chief Minister M.K. The confrontation with Stalin continues. Governor K. It has refused to administer the oath to Ponmudi, who is scheduled to return as a minister in the state cabinet on Thursday on the request of the Chief Minister.
Had to leave the post in December 2023
After being convicted by the Madras High Court in December 2023 in a disproportionate assets case, former Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudi had to leave his post. The Supreme Court later stayed his conviction, following which Assembly Speaker M. Appavu on Wednesday canceled his earlier notification declaring Ponmudi assembly seat – Thirukkoyilur vacant. After this, Chief Minister Stalin sent a request to Raj Bhavan for the swearing-in of Ponmudi on Thursday.
Governor will come to Delhi today to seek legal advice
According to sources, Governor Ravi has refused to administer the oath of office to Ponmudi as minister on Thursday. According to sources, the Governor will come to Delhi on Thursday to seek legal advice on the swearing-in of Ponmudi.
It is noteworthy that Ponmudi is a powerful leader of Villupuram region and is known as a strong leader of DMK in the northern parts of the state. His presence in the cabinet is likely to help the party a lot before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. (IANS)
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