Raj Bhavan lambasts CM Stalin over National Anthem, Constitutional duties

CHENNAI: Responding to Chief Minister MK Stalin’s reply to the debate on the motion of thanks to the Governor over the address in the House on Saturday, the Raj Bhavan issued a statement on Sunday, in which it delivered a scathing rebuke to the CM and sarcastically “thanked” him for his remarks that appeared to diminish the importance of the National Anthem and adhering to constitutional duties.

Stalin had reportedly asserted that insisting on due respect to the National Anthem and fulfilling fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution was "absurd" and "childish".

Raj Bhavan’s statement condemns the CM’s stance, saying it betrays a disturbing disregard for national symbols and the Constitution.

"Thanks for betraying the true intentions of the coalition of interests and ideologies to which he is a leader that does not accept and respect Bharat as a nation and Her Constitution. Such arrogance is not good," the statement read.

Raj Bhavan emphasised that the Constitution is the supreme faith for all Indians and that any attempt to undermine its authority or show disrespect to national symbols will not be tolerated.

"Bharat is the supreme Mother, and the Constitution is the supreme faith for her children. They will not tolerate such brazen insults, and it is incumbent upon all public servants to uphold the dignity of the nation and its institutions, " the statement added.