TN GOVERNOR, BJP SLAM DMK LEADER BHARATHI FOR CALLING NAGAS 'DOG-EATERS'

At an event to commemorate Kalaignar Karunanidhi's birth centenary, DMK leader R.S. Bharathi spoke about Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi's efforts to reportedly stall the DMK government's efforts and keep Bills pending in the Legislative Assembly by not giving assent.

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Referring to R.S. Ravi's stint as Governor of Nagaland, R.S. Bharathi stated at the event (as seen in a viral video), "Do you know what happened in Nagaland? They chased him (Ravi) away. The people of Nagaland eat dog meat. If those who eat dog meat can be so sensitive that they chased the Governor away, how sensitive should the Tamils, who eat rice with salt, be?" TN BJP leader K. Annamalai on Monday told the media, "Naga people have a very unique tradition; they are India's pride. You call the brave Naga people as dog-eaters-that is an insult to the whole of India. D