Speaking at the Hindu Dharma Vidya Peetham convocation in Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari, Ravi questioned the relevance of secularism in the Indian context.

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi argued that secularism is a European concept irrelevant to India, asserting it was inserted into the Constitution by an i

TN governor RN Ravi said that “the people who want to break this country have given a distorted interpretation of secularism.”

A comment by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on the origin and meaning of secularism has raised a huge row, with leaders of the Congress and other parties calling it an "irresponsible" remark, coming from a person who occupies an important post.

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi sparked a row on Monday, stating that secularism is a European concept that does not belong in India.

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.

In his speech, Ravi had claimed that many frauds have been committed against the people of this country, one of which is the "wrong interpretation of secularism"