Tamil Nadu: 10 Criticized Arrested as TVK Government Shows Authoritarian Grip
In the first couple of months of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)’s rule in Tamil Nadu, at least 10 people have faced police action for criticizing Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and other cabinet members. Arrests include James Raja, V. Vishnuprabhu, T. Manojkumar, Thangamani, A. Anbanantham, Maridhas, Markandayan, Vinoth Suryakumar, RJ Saran Jayaraman, and a case against Indrani Sudalaimuthu. These actions indicate an authoritarian trend under the TVK government, raising concerns about democracy’s future in Tamil Nadu.
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
— 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.
21 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — 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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