Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has sparked a controversy with his comment on the origin and meaning of secularism with leaders of the Congress and other parties calling it an "irresponsible" remark, especially from a person who occupies an important constitutional post.

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Monday made a controversial remark by saying that secularism is a European concept that doesn't belong in India. While speaking at the convocation of Hindu Dharma Vidya Peetham at Thiruvattar in Kanyakumari,

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi’s comments calling secularism a "European concept" have sparked controversy, drawing sharp criticism from the Opposition. Speaking in Kanniyakumari, he claimed secularism is not needed in India,

The comments made by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on secularism has sparked a row with the opposition parties seeking his resignation.

The Opposition on Monday demanded that Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi be sacked for his remark that “secularism is a European concept” and India does not need it. While speaking at an event in Kanyakumari district on Sunday, Ravi said that a “lot of frauds have been committed” on Indians and one of them was “a wrong interpretation of secularism”.

Secularism is a “European concept” and not “bharatiya (Indian)”, Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi said on Monday, triggering sharp reactions from the ruling DMK and the Congress who asked Ravi to “read the constitution”.

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi declared secularism as a European concept irrelevant to India, sparking criticism from political leaders. DMK and CPI leaders condemned his remarks, emphasizing the importance of secularism in the Indian Constitution.

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi asserted that secularism is a European concept, not initially part of India's Constitution. He alleged it was introduced

CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat condemned Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's remarks on secularism, calling it a shame that he holds such a position. Ravi stated that secularism is a European concept and unnecessary in India.