Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi on Monday walked out of Tamil Nadu assembly without reading his customary address for the second consecutive year, opposing what he described as disrespect to the national anthem and triggering a political controversy.

At DMK's statewide protest demanding the removal of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi accused the BJP of using him to trouble the Tamil Nadu government and insult Tamils.

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed high drama and unprecedented scenes on Monday as Governor RN Ravi staged a walkout without delivering the customary address prepared by the state government on the opening day of the first session of the year.

According to a statement from the office of Raj Bhawan, upon the Governors arrival at the assembly, only Tamil Tai Vazhdu, the state anthem, was sung instead of the National Anthem, which is traditionally played during such occasions.

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi refused to deliver his customary address to the Assembly today and walked out in protest of the National Anthem not being sung at the beginning of the address.