more-inGovernor P. Sathasivam on Monday kicked up a political row when he left out certain portions of his annual address to the Assembly approved by the State Cabinet, particularly those which were adverse to the Centre. According to sources, the Governor did not read paragraphs 41, 66, 78, 85, and 92. Positive referencesInterestingly, the Governor dutifully read out the positive references to the law and order situation in the State, even though he had expressed his reservations about the political killings at a function here a few days ago. Earlier instancesGovernment and legislature secretariat sources did not read much into the Governor’s action and cited several such instances that had taken place in the past. The sources said even if the Governor did not read certain portions, it was deemed to have been read.

Source: The Hindu January 22, 2018 18:22 UTC