Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi snubbed at convocation by DMK leader's wife

A convocation ceremony in Tamil Nadu saw the Governor RN Ravi snubbed by a student who refused to accept her degree from him, opting instead for the Vice-Chancellor. The student is the wife of a DMK leader. This incident has ignited a political controversy, with the BJP stating it is a "deplorable drama" and "low-grade politics by DMK". The AIADMK described the act as "staged and enacted" for political mileage. The DMK, however, claims the student acted independently. This public display comes amidst an escalating tussle between the Governor and the state government concerning educational institutions, Vice-Chancellor appointments, and the Governor's assent to various bills, including one related to the creation of Kalinjar Karunanidhi University. The opposition has also decided to boycott the Governor's Independence Day reception.