DMK functionaries stage protest condemning Udhayanidhi Stalin’s arrest
DMK party members staged widespread protests and road blockades across the Ramanathapuram district following the arrest of Udhayanidhi Stalin. The arrests occurred after Udhayanidhi allegedly made defamatory remarks against the Chief Minister.
Why it matters
The incident reflects ongoing political tensions and the use of legal action against opposition figures in regional politics.
Denouncing the arrest of opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK party cadre staged road blockades in various parts of the Ramanathapuram district here on Tuesday.
Mr. Udhayanidhi was arrested in Chennai for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Chief Minister C. Jospeh Vijay during a public meeting.
Condemning his arrest, DMK members staged road blockade protests in various places across the Ramanathapuram district.
In front of the Ramanathapuram Collectorate on the Rameswaram Highway, DMK District Secretary and MLA Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam led a road blockade. Following this, Kenikarai police arrested 75 people, including the MLA.
Similarly, near the Ramanathapuram New Bus Stand, State Youth Wing Deputy Organiser Inbaragu led a road blockade where Municipal Chairman Karmegam, Vice Chairman Praveen Thangam, Union Secretaries Prabhakaran, Praveen, and other DMK members—totalling 75 people—were arrested.
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