Chennai ∙ Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi explains the ‘Tamilaka’ controversy. Tamil Nadu was not used in ancient times. Tamil Nadu did not exist at the time when Kashi and Tamil Nadu had cultural ties. When referring to this cultural connection, the appropriate term is Tamil and Governor R.N. Ravi said. The Governor’s controversial remarks were made during a function organized at Raj Bhavan to honor the volunteers of the Kashi-Tamil Sangam.
The controversy arose without understanding the meaning of what he said. No change of name is proposed. According to the statement released by the Raj Bhavan, there was a campaign against the word “Governor Tamil Nadu” and that it was a proposal to change the name of Tamil Nadu.
The statement came after the Governor went to Delhi to visit Union Minister Amit Shah. The Tamil Nadu BJP had also rejected the Tamil remark.
English Summary: Never Suggested Changing Tamil Nadu’s Name, Governor
