Watch: M.K. Stalin was beaten, harassed and had his jaw broken during the Emergency
DMK president M.K. Stalin recounted his experience of being beaten and suffering a broken jaw while imprisoned during the 1976 Emergency. The statement followed a recent political row involving current Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Why it matters
The remarks serve as a reminder of historical political tensions and the personal sacrifices of leaders during the Emergency period in India.
DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently remarked that his jawbones were broken in jail during the Emergency after incumbent CM C. Joseph Vijay’s gesture in the Assembly on September 7, 2026, sparked a row.
Stalin’s remarks brought back memories of his days in prison during the Emergency, when he was arrested under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) in 1976.
Published - September 10, 2026 11:29 pm IST
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