DMK leader R Radhakrishnan arrested over remarks on TN CM Vijay, granted bail | TheBriefWire
DMK leader R Radhakrishnan arrested over remarks on TN CM Vijay, granted bail
Published 3 July 2026 ยท politics
Tamil Nadu police arrested senior DMK MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan for allegedly defaming Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The arrest followed the denial of anticipatory
Tamil Nadu police arrested senior DMK MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan for allegedly defaming Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The arrest followed the denial of anticipatory bail by the Madras High Court. DMK leaders, including M K Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin, condemned the action, labeling it high-handedness and accusing the ruling party of a 'police state' approach. Radhakrishnan asserted his loyalty to the DMK amidst the controversy.
Published: July 3, 2026 โข 10:24 PM IST ยท Updated: July 4, 2026 โข 11:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Tamil Nadu police arrested senior DMK MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan for allegedly defaming Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
The arrest followed the denial of anticipatory bail by the Madras High Court.
DMK leaders, including M K Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin, condemned the action, labeling it high-handedness and accusing the ruling party of a 'police state' approach.
Radhakrishnan asserted his loyalty to the DMK amidst the controversy.