Archive · 21 Jul 2026
DMK MLA's remarks spark outrage, Speaker awaits complaint
A DMK MLA named G V Markandeyan was arrested for making angry remarks against the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay.
The MLA said he would break the Chief Minister's bones, which caused a lot of anger among the public.
The Assembly Speaker said he would take action if anyone files a formal complaint.
The DMK President, M K Stalin, said the arrest was unfair and warned of consequences.
The MLA claimed the police threatened him.
The Speaker also explained that the Chief Minister's remark about locking the Assembly was just a way to ask members to stay and listen during debates.
DMK MLA G V Markandeyan arrested for controversial remarks against Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
Speaker J C D Prabhakar acknowledges public outcry but requires formal complaints for action.
DMK President M K Stalin condemns the arrest, alleging political motives.
MLA claims police threatened him during arrest and subsequent medical examination.
Speaker clarifies Chief Minister's remark about locking the Assembly was a call for parliamentary decorum.
- Who
- DMK MLA G V Markandeyan, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Assembly Speaker J C D Prabhakar, DMK President M K Stalin
- What
- Arrest of DMK MLA for controversial remarks against Chief Minister, public outcry, and political tensions
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- MLA's remarks against Chief Minister caused public outrage, leading to his arrest and political backlash
DMK's Stance
Government's Stance
Arrest and Remarks
DMK's Stance
DMK President M K Stalin condemned the police action, calling it a violation of political criticism and warned of consequences.
Government's Stance
The Speaker acknowledged the public outcry and anger caused by the MLA's remarks but stated that formal complaints are needed for action.
Assembly Rules
DMK's Stance
Stalin questioned the rule of law, alleging political motives behind the arrest.
Government's Stance
The Speaker clarified that the police do not need permission to arrest an MLA outside the Assembly premises but must inform him of the arrest.
- MLA Arrested
- G V Markandeyan
- Chief Minister
- C Joseph Vijay
- Assembly Speaker
- J C D Prabhakar
- Date of Arrest
- July 21
- Remand Duration
- 14 days
- Location of Incident
- Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
- DMK President
- M K Stalin