The Tamil Nadu government will seek legal recourse, if necessary, to obtain the Governor’s assent to a resolution passed in the Assembly to establish a college in memory of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi in Kumbakonam, Higher Education Minister Govi. Chezhiaan said here on Monday.

Speaking at a book release event at his official residence, Mr. Chezhiaan stated that he and the Higher Education Secretary had sought an appointment with the Governor to discuss this issue but did not receive a response. “If the assent is not given soon, the CM has already stated that we will approach the court and seek assent,” he told reporters.

He stated that the State government had attempted to contact the Governor by phone and had also written to him, but there was no response. “The reason is he squirms when he hears the name of Kalaignar, or Tamil or Semmozhi. The people of Tamil Nadu know about this trait well.” He recalled that the Supreme Court had already laid down guidelines for the Governor’s actions based on a case filed by the Tamil Nadu government.