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TVK protests Udhayanidhi’s remarks, DMK condemns his arrest in Erode

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The Hindu Bureau
TVK protests Udhayanidhi’s remarks, DMK condemns his arrest in Erode
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadre staged a protest in Erode against DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over alleged derogatory remarks. In response, DMK supporters held a counter-protest, claiming the arrest of their leader was politically motivated to disrupt the upcoming State Budget session.

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This highlights rising political tensions and polarization between emerging and established political parties in Tamil Nadu.

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Condemning the allegedly derogatory remarks made by Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, cadre of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) staged a demonstration near Panneerselvam Park here on Tuesday.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam cadre staged a demonstration condemning DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin in Erode on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: GOVARTHAN M.

The protesters alleged that Mr. Udhayanidhi’s speech, delivered during a recent protest in Thanjavur, contained objectionable remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and offensive references to women. They said such comments were unbecoming of a senior political leader and demanded that he tender an unconditional public apology. Raising slogans against the DMK leader, the cadre maintained that political discourse should remain respectful and accused him of lowering the standards of public debate.

Meanwhile, following reports of Mr. Udhayanidhi’s arrest, DMK cadre assembled near Kalaimadu Silai and staged a counter-protest condemning the police action.

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