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Tamil Nadu RTI Rollback Sparks Opposition Fury, Chief Minister TVK Reverses Decision
✍️ India Today
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:16 PM
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The Tamil Nadu government’s attempt to roll back the Right to Information Act has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, prompting Chief Minister T. V. K. Karthikeyan to reverse the move.
The Tamil Nadu government announced a rollback of the Right to Information Act, a move that was immediately condemned by opposition parties across the state. The decision, aimed at tightening the scope of information disclosure, was seen by critics as a step back from transparency and accountability.
Opposition leaders called the rollback a violation of citizens’ right to know and threatened to launch protests and legal challenges. The backlash intensified when the government’s stance was perceived as aligning with a broader trend of restricting public access to information.
In response to mounting pressure, Chief Minister T. V. K. Karthikeyan issued a U‑turn, restoring the original provisions of the RTI law. The reversal was welcomed by civil‑society groups and opposition members, who hailed it as a victory for democratic principles.
The incident underscores the political sensitivity surrounding information laws in India and highlights the role of public opinion in shaping policy decisions.
Opposition leaders called the rollback a violation of citizens’ right to know and threatened to launch protests and legal challenges. The backlash intensified when the government’s stance was perceived as aligning with a broader trend of restricting public access to information.
In response to mounting pressure, Chief Minister T. V. K. Karthikeyan issued a U‑turn, restoring the original provisions of the RTI law. The reversal was welcomed by civil‑society groups and opposition members, who hailed it as a victory for democratic principles.
The incident underscores the political sensitivity surrounding information laws in India and highlights the role of public opinion in shaping policy decisions.