DMK Allegations and MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan Arrest

11 UPDATES · 48 DAYS · 3 JUL 2026 — 19 AUG 2026

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Latest · 19 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay presented evidence of corruption within the previous DMK government, but declined to disclose specifics.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the arrest of DMK MLA Anitha R. Radhakrishnan for making disparaging remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this incident. It excludes other actions or statements by Anitha R. Radhakrishnan, C. Joseph Vijay, or the DMK and TVK parties unless they are direct developments of this specific arrest and the ensuing political crisis.

The full story, from the beginning

3Jul

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

DMK MLA Arrested for Remarks Against Tamil Nadu CM, Sparking Political Crisis

4Jul

The Hindu

The DMK submitted a memorandum alleging the involvement of two individuals in government functions and the arrest of MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan as political maneuvering.

2 weeks later

20Jul

NDTV

DMK MLA G R Markendiyan was arrested for defamatory and threatening remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay following a complaint filed by a TVK functionary.

21Jul

The Hindu

The Tamil Nadu government under the TVK has initiated police actions against at least 10 individuals for criticizing the Chief Minister and cabinet members.

22Jul

The Hindu

The BJP State president in Tamil Nadu criticized the Assembly Speaker for his stance on the arrest of a DMK MLA, arguing it violated Assembly traditions and Parliamentary rules.

2 weeks later

7Aug

NDTV

DMK MPs will consult internally before deciding whether to attend a delimitation meeting on August 8th.

8Aug

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Vijay convened an all-party meeting to discuss delimitation, but it was boycotted by the ruling DMK and AIADMK, citing a lack of consensus on its necessity.

NDTV

Tamil Nadu's government will pass a resolution opposing delimitation after a meeting with 19 MPs from various parties.

The Hindu

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker agreed to refer DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan's remarks about Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to the Privileges Committee.

17Aug

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar leaves decision to MLAs on whether to stand for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, addressing debate sparked by Minister S. Ramesh's criticism of Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin.

19Aug

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay presented evidence of corruption within the previous DMK government, but declined to disclose specifics.

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