DMK president alleges TVK government arrested Udhayanidhi Stalin to divert Cauvery water dispute scrutiny
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, M.K. Stalin, DMK president, alleged that the arrest of Udhayanidhi Stalin was a diversionary tactic by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government to avoid exposure over mishandling the Cauvery water dispute. He claimed the government disregarded Udhayanidhi’s constitutional position and attempted intimidation through legal cases in Thanjavur.
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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