Udhayanidhi Stalin Faces National Commission for Women Complaint

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Latest · 4 Aug 2026

Udhayanidhi Stalin was released after questioning in Thanjavur, while Vijay was labeled a "dummy Chief Minister" by Stalin and his supporters.

What this timeline covers

This event covers Udhayanidhi Stalin's controversial comment during a Cauvery protest speech in Thanjavur, including reactions, analyses, and any follow-up developments related to this specific incident. It excludes other actions or statements made by Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, or the BJP unless they are direct responses or developments stemming from this particular comment.

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3Aug

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Udhayanidhi Stalin Faces Calls for Arrest Over Disrespectful Comment During Cauvery Protest Speech

4Aug

The Hindu

Pazha Selvakumar filed a complaint with the National Commission for Women against Udhayanidhi Stalin, alleging an offensive remark made during a demonstration.

NDTV

Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested in Chennai for alleged defamatory remarks against Chief Minister Vijay during a Cauvery protest.

NDTV

The DMK leader, MK Stalin, criticized the TVK government's arrest of his son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, following a speech that allegedly contained a vulgar double entendre.

NDTV

Udhayanidhi Stalin was released from police custody after a Madras High Court order, following his arrest for a "double-meaning" remark.

The Hindu

DMK president M.K. Stalin accused the Tamil Nadu government of using Udhayanidhi's arrest as a distraction to avoid scrutiny over the Cauvery water dispute.

The Hindu

AIADMK chief Edappadi Palaniswami demanded the Tamil Nadu government drop arrest proceedings against Udhayanidhi Stalin ahead of the Assembly session.

The Hindu

Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition, was arrested for alleged misogynist remarks and released on station bail after questioning.

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Udhayanidhi Stalin was released after questioning in Thanjavur, while Vijay was labeled a "dummy Chief Minister" by Stalin and his supporters.

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