Udhayanidhi’s arrest: DMK and TVK cadres protest in central districts
DMK cadres staged protests across central Tamil Nadu districts following the arrest of youth wing leader Udhayanidhi Stalin. Protesters claim the arrest is politically motivated to silence opposition ahead of an upcoming Assembly session.
Why it matters
Political unrest and protests highlight ongoing tensions between ruling and opposition parties, potentially impacting legislative proceedings.
TVK cadre staging a protest at Tiruchi on Tuesday against the remarks made by Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at an event in Thanjavur on Monday. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY
Tension prevailed in several parts of central districts on Tuesday as DMK cadres staged protests condemning the arrest of their party youth wing leader Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Former Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, during a protest in Tiruchi, alleged that the TVK government had arrested Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin out of fear that he would raise questions regarding the Mekedatu issue during tomorrow’s Assembly session. He termed the arrest politically motivated and accused the government of attempting to silence the Opposition.
In Tiruchi, a large number of DMK cadres, led by Mayor M. Anbazhagan, gathered near the Central Bus Stand and raised slogans condemning Udhayanidhi’s arrest. Police detained around 100 party workers.
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