Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's remark that secularism is an "European concept" has landed him in a controversy, with opposition leaders questioning how such a person has been appointed in such a constitutional post.

P Chidambaram in a post on social media platform X said, “Having draped Tiruvalluvar in a saffron robe, the Governor of Tamil Nadu has now discovered that secularism was a European concept and it has no place in India. He is not correct, but assume he is right.”

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’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,

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,

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

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”.

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.

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