Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao today met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, a day after 18 rebel AIADMK MLAs loyal to sidelined leader TTV Dhinakaran were disqualified under the anti-defection law.
During the 20-minute meeting, the governor is believed to have apprised the home minister about the current political developments in the southern state, officials said.
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The Governor of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, Shri C. Vidyasagar Rao calling on the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh (Photo: PIB)
The disqualified MLAs had yesterday told the governor that they had no confidence in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami, and accused him of being corrupt.
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Rao, who is governor of Maharashtra, is holding additional charge of Tamil Nadu.
A fiery speech at a political meeting has turned into a major legal and political controversy, with police action, protests by supporters and an investigation now underway.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, while extending her greetings on the occasion, described Tamil Nadu Day as a celebration of India's cultural diversity, glorious traditions and national unity.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway in Unnao on Monday.