Higher Education Minister Boycotts Ceremony, Escalating Conflict with Elected GovernorIn a growing conflict that has captivated Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, Governor RN Ravi has continued his protest against the conferral of a doctorate upon 102-year-old freedom fighter Shankar Aya. The situation escalated when Higher Education Minister Ponmudi chose to boycott the university graduation ceremony in protest.Notably, members of the Board of Governors at Kamaraj University followed suit, adding their voices to the growing chorus of dissent. As this impasse between the elected governor and the state government unfolds, it raises significant questions about the underlying reasons and the political intricacies at play.In an exclusive interview, Ila Pugahendi provides a comprehensive analysis of the motivations behind this protest and the complex poli ...