Chennai, Jan 23 (PTI) Allies of the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu--Congress, the Left parties and the VCK on Thursday announced boycotting the 'At Home' reception organised by State Governor R N Ravi on the occasion of Republic Day on January 26, alleging he was acting against the interests of the people of the state.

TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai said that ever since his appointment as Governor, Ravi "has been functioning against the interests of the people of Tamil Nadu and the elected government."

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"Because of his actions, Vice Chancellors could not be appointed to universities. He is delaying, without approving Assembly bills that have been adopted unanimously," he said in a post on 'X.'

Protesting against these, the Congress MLAs will boycott the 'At Home' reception and the tea party hosted at the Raj Bhavan, the state Congress chief, also a legislator, added.

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The state units of the CPI(M) and CPI, and Thol Thirumavalavan-led Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) also announced boycotting the event, alleging Ravi was not discharging his duties as a Governor.

The DMK allies, including MDMK, had boycotted the event last year too.

Ravi and the ruling DMK have been at loggerheads over a number of issues in the state, including NEET. The ruling bloc constituents have also been highly critical of Ravi on a number of issues.

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