Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi controversially walked out of the state Legislative Assembly on January 6, 2025, on the first day of the new year's session, citing alleged 'disrespect to the national anthem' and the Constitution. According to a statement from Raj Bhavan, the Governor expressed "deep anguish" after his request for the national anthem to be played at the commencement of the assembly proceedings was reportedly refused. Conventionally, the state anthem, 'Tamil Thaai Vazhthu,' is sung at the beginning, with the national anthem at the conclusion. The Governor's walkout occurred without him delivering his customary address to the House, further escalating long-standing tensions with the M.K. Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government. This incident marked the second consecutive year of such a confrontation, following a similar event in January 2023 where Ravi had omitted portions of the government-prepared speech and walked out after a resolution was moved to record only the original text. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin strongly condemned the Governor's actions, describing them as "childish" and unbecoming of his constitutional post, accusing him of continuously insulting the people of Tamil Nadu and the elected government. The Speaker, M. Appavu, subsequently read out the government-prepared address. This recurring dispute highlights the ongoing constitutional and political discord between the Governor's office and the state government in Tamil Nadu.