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DMK leaders detained during protests over Udhayanidhi arrest
The Hindu··5 Aug
Former DMK minister R Gandhi and other party leaders were detained during protests in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur and Tiruvannamalai districts. The demonstrations followed the arrest of Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over alleged misogynist remarks made in Thanjavur. Police removed protesters after road blockades halted traffic in several towns. TVK cadres held separate protests condemning Udhayanidhi's Thanjavur remarks.
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What It Means For You
- Tamil Nadu residents in Vellore, Ranipet and nearby districts saw road blockades and traffic stops during the protests.
- Voters can track how the TVK government and DMK opposition handle speech-related cases against senior leaders.
- Anyone following Assembly politics should note the arrest came just before sessions where Opposition leaders expected to raise issues.
What's Happening
- Former DMK minister R Gandhi and other leaders were detained during protests in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur and Tiruvannamalai.
- The demonstrations followed the arrest of Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over alleged misogynist remarks in Thanjavur.
- Police removed protesters after road blockades, while TVK cadres held separate protests condemning Udhayanidhi's remarks.
How a Speech Complaint Escalated Into Statewide Protests
- Thanjavur East Police booked Udhayanidhi under multiple BNS sections, the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Harassment of Women Act and the IT Act.
- DMK leaders called the arrest political vendetta; he was later released on station bail after court-related developments.
- Parallel TVK protests showed the ruling party also mobilising cadres around the same speech controversy.
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