Mr Controversy: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi in familiar territory

On July 5, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai made a statement. “Governor talking politics means it is targeting DMK and that it is ‘fine for the BJP’ is not our stand. The governor should restrict himself to the responsibilities given to him,” said the combative ex-IPS officer, who is trying to resurrect the saffron party’s fortunes in the state. Coming from Annamalai, this made heads turn. The trigger for this ‘reminder’ was the bizarre episode that took place on June 29, featuring the capricious Governor R N Ravi.