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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.

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4 JUL 2026

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.

20 JUL 2026

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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.

21 JUL 2026

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.

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