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The Hindu Bureau

Only Chief Minister has the right to decide on appointment of ministers and their portfolios, not the Governor, says VCK leader Thirumavalavan

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi president Thol. Thirumavalavan on Friday accused Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi of overreach after he had initially rejected Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s recommendation for assigning Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s portfolios to others.

In a statement, Mr. Thirumavalavan said only the Chief Minister has the powers to decide who his ministers are and what their portfolios should be. “There is no role for the Governor here to interfere or criticise. Is Raj Bhavan governor’s house or RSS’s office?” he asked.

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