DMK cadre stage road roko in Salem, Namakkal districts
DMK party members staged protests and road blockades across Salem and Namakkal districts following the arrest of opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin. The protests, which were triggered by a complaint regarding alleged misogynistic remarks, resulted in the arrest of hundreds of party cadre by local police.
Why it matters
Political unrest and public demonstrations highlight the ongoing tensions between opposition parties and the ruling government in the region.
The cadre of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) staged road roko in multiple places in Salem and Namakkal districts against the arrest of Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Mr. Udhayanidhi was arrested in Chennai over alleged misogynist remarks complaint by the Thanjavur district police. Following the arrest, DMK cadre led by former Minister R. Rajendran gathered in front of the DMK district office on Omalur Main Road in Salem New Bus Stand and staged a road roko. They raised slogans against the ruling TVK government and the police. The police asked the DMK cadre to disperse from the spot, but they continued their protest. Following this, the police arrested more than 300 DMK cadre, including Mr. Rajendran and lodged them in a marriage hall.
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