Vilathikulam DMK MLA arrested for remarks against T.N. CM Vijay
Vilathikulam DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan was arrested by the Thoothukudi District Crime Branch police for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister Joseph Vijay during a party meeting in Kovilpatti. The incident has drawn criticism from DMK deputy general secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, who described the government's action as 'high-handed.' This arrest highlights ongoing tensions between the DMK and the state government.