Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and several of his Cabinet colleagues attended the 'At Home' reception hosted by Governor R.N. Ravi at Raj Bhavan, despite previous boycott announcements by DMK and its allies. This participation underscores a distinction between political opposition and institutional respect, as highlighted by Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu. The event saw Stalin and Ravi engaging in casual conversation, with other political leaders, including BJP state president K. Annamalai, also present. The governor had recently criticized the state on issues like spurious liquor and drug prevalence, leading to tension between the state government and his office. However, Stalin's attendance signifies an effort to maintain decorum and respect for the gubernatorial institution despite ideological differences.