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Stalin slams Vijay over arrest of former DMK MLA
The Times of India··3 Jul
Former Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on July 3, 2026, accused successor Joseph Vijay of running an action cinema-style police regime after ex-DMK minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan was arrested over remarks against the chief minister. Madras High Court dismissed Radhakrishnan's anticipatory bail plea on July 3. Police arrested him when he visited a government office to inspect development works.
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What It Means For You
- Political arrests in Tamil Nadu may affect opposition party functioning.
- Defamation cases against critical speeches remain a live legal issue.
- DMK-TVK rivalry is intensifying after the 2026 assembly election.
What's Happening
- Anitha R Radhakrishnan was arrested on July 3.
- Stalin accused CM Vijay of running a police regime.
- High Court dismissed anticipatory bail on the same day.
Political Context
- The case relates to a June 20 speech against Vijay.
- Radhakrishnan is a former DMK minister and MLA.
- TVK also seeks governor sanction for ED cases against him.
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