On July 18, G R Markendiyan, a DMK MLA, made defamatory
On July 18, G R Markendiyan, a DMK MLA, made defamatory and threatening remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay at a public meeting. He was arrested following a complaint filed by a TVK functionary. DMK supporters protested the arrest, and Markendiyan is being questioned at Tuticorin SP office. Earlier this month, Tiruchendur MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan faced similar charges but was released on bail.
8 AUG 2026
— 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.
17 AUG 2026
— 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.
19 AUG 2026
— 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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