Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin hailed the recent Supreme Court judgment against the state’s Governor as “historic.” The ruling came after Governor Banwarilal Purohit declined to accept the recommendation to release seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. Chief Minister Stalin applauded the decision, calling it a victory for the state’s rights and the principles of federalism. The Supreme Court’s verdict reaffirmed the constitutional values and upheld the authority of the democratically elected state government. The Chief Minister’s statement comes amidst ongoing tensions between the state government and the Governor over various issues. The ruling AIADMK party has criticized the Governor’s actions in the past, accusing him of overstepping his constitutional boundaries. The recent judgment is seen as a significant development in the power dynamics between the state government and the Governor’s office. The Chief Minister’s praise for the Supreme Court’s decision is likely to further strain the already tense relationship between the two sides. The verdict has been widely welcomed by political observers and legal experts, who see it as a landmark ruling that clarifies the respective roles of the state government and the Governor in the Indian federal system. The judgment is expected to have far-reaching implications for the functioning of state governments across the country and is likely to set a precedent for future disputes between state authorities and Governors.