Archive · 20 Jul 2026
DMK Legislator Arrested for Defamatory Speech Against TN CM
A DMK legislator named G V Markandeyan was arrested for making threatening and disrespectful comments about the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay.
The police took him from his home while his supporters protested.
This happened because someone from the ruling party complained about his speech.
The DMK says the arrest is unfair, but the ruling party says it's necessary.
Another DMK leader was also arrested recently for similar reasons.
DMK MLA G V Markandeyan arrested for defamatory speech against TN CM Vijay.
Charges include criminal intimidation, intentional insult, and spreading false information.
Complaint filed by P Kasiram from the ruling party's faction.
Markandeyan's supporters protested his arrest, claiming it was political vendetta.
This is the second DMK legislator from Tuticorin arrested for defamatory speech in recent weeks.
- Who
- G V Markandeyan, DMK MLA from Vilathikulam
- What
- Arrest for defamatory speech against Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay
- When
- Arrested on July 22, speech on July 18
- Where
- Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Charges filed under BNS for criminal intimidation, intentional insult, and spreading false information
DMK's Perspective
Ruling Party's Perspective
Nature of the Arrest
DMK's Perspective
The DMK condemns the arrest, calling it political vendetta.
Ruling Party's Perspective
The ruling party views the arrest as necessary legal action against defamatory speech.
- Arrested Legislator
- G V Markandeyan (DMK MLA from Vilathikulam)
- Charges Filed Under
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) - criminal intimidation, intentional insult, spreading false information
- Complainant
- P Kasiram (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam functionary)
- Date of Incident
- July 18 (speech), July 22 (arrest)
- Location of Arrest
- Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
- Previous Arrest
- Anita R Radhakrishnan (DMK, arrested July 3 for similar charges)