DMK Leader MK Stalin Hits Back, Demands Release of Arrested Cadres Amid Cauvery Dispute
Arrest and release of a politician's son raises concerns about potential abuse of power.
MK Stalin, leader of the DMK, criticized the TVK government led by Chief Minister Vijay for arresting his son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, after a speech that allegedly included a vulgar double entendre. Udhayanidhi was arrested and charged with multiple offenses before being released nearly four hours later amid claims of political diversion from pressing issues like the Cauvery water dispute. The DMK demands release of all cadres arrested during protests, accusing the government of silencing critics through arrests.
4 AUG 2026
— 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.
— 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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