Archive · 20 Jul 2026
DMK MLA Arrested for Remarks on CM
A politician named GV Markandayan from the DMK party in Tamil Nadu was arrested for making remarks about the state's Chief Minister Vijay.
The remarks were considered derogatory by a member of the ruling party, who filed a complaint.
Markandayan was arrested on charges of criminal intimidation and other offenses.
This is the second time a DMK MLA has been arrested for making such remarks since the current government came to power.
The DMK party believes the government is acting unfairly, while the government maintains it is upholding the law.
DMK MLA GV Markandayan arrested for allegedly derogatory remarks about Tamil Nadu CM Vijay.
Complaint filed by Balasubramanian, a member of the ruling party.
Remarks made during a public meeting in Thoothukudi district on Saturday.
Charges include criminal intimidation and intentional insult.
DMK MP Kanimozhi demands immediate release of Markandayan, accusing the government of high-handedness.
- Who
- DMK MLA GV Markandayan
- What
- Arrested for making allegedly derogatory remarks about Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
- When
- Arrested on Monday, remarks made on Saturday
- Where
- Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Complaint filed by Balasubramanian alleging derogatory remarks
DMK's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Nature of Remarks
DMK's Perspective
Markandayan's remarks were part of political discourse and not derogatory.
Government's Perspective
The remarks were derogatory and warranted legal action.
Government's Action
DMK's Perspective
The government is acting in a high-handed manner by arresting the MLA.
Government's Perspective
The government is upholding the law by taking action against derogatory remarks.
- Arrested MLA
- GV Markandayan
- Charges Filed
- Criminal intimidation, intentional insult, statements conducing to public mischief
- Complainant
- Balasubramanian, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam North District Secretary
- Location of Incident
- Thoothukudi district
- Date of Incident
- Saturday
- Date of Arrest
- Monday
- Previous Incident
- DMK MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan arrested on July 3 for similar remarks