India, Nov. 8 -- Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, TN Raj Bhavan statement, Tamil Nadu Assembly Bills, Governor Bill assent controversy, Raj Bhavan news

The Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan on Thursday dismissed allegations that Governor R N Ravi was deliberately delaying his assent to Bills passed by the State Assembly, asserting that 81% of all Bills received had already been approved.

In a detailed statement issued on November 7, the Raj Bhavan termed the claims "unfounded and factually incorrect," adding that the Governor has been acting "strictly in accordance with the Constitution" and without any political bias.

"As of October 31, 81% of the total Bills received have been assented to by the Governor, and 95 of these were cleared within three m...