Controversy Surrounding Dismissal of Tamil Nadu Minister – Insights from Constitutional Expert PDT Achari

# Ajnaz Nasser 01 July 2023, 06:15 PM IST Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, Chief Minister Stalin, PDT Achari

ThMirnad Governor R.N. Ravi Minister Senthil Balaji’s dismissal from the cabinet and subsequent issuance of another notification freezing the order was the cause of many controversies. The governor’s action was alleging that Senthil Balaji was accused in a criminal case and was trying to influence the investigation by using his ministerial position. Although conflicts between state governments and governors are not new, it is a rare occurrence for a minister to be sacked by the governor himself. Relevant excerpts from an interview with former Lok Sabha Secretary General and constitutional expert PDT Achari on this issue:

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