India, Jan. 20 -- A fresh flashpoint erupted between Raj Bhavan and the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday after Governor RN Ravi declined to read the customary address and stormed out of the Assembly, accusing the House of denying him the opportunity to speak.

As proceedings began at 9.30 am, Speaker M Appavu asked the Governor to adhere to established constitutional convention and read only the address prepared and approved by the state cabinet.

Amid objections from treasury benches, the Speaker asserted that only elected members were entitled to express opinions on the floor of the House.

Governor Ravi objected from the well, saying it was "unfortunate" that his speech was being interrupted. He also alleged that the National Anthem ha...