Archive · 20 Jul 2026
DMK MLA arrested for threatening remarks against CM
A DMK MLA named G V Markandeyan was arrested on Monday for allegedly making threatening and defamatory remarks against the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay.
This happened during a public meeting in Kovilpatti on July 18.
Videos of his speech spread on social media, leading to criticism.
The police arrested him from his home in Vilathikulam.
His supporters protested outside his house, but the police managed to take him away for questioning.
The DMK party has condemned the arrest, calling it political vendetta.
This is the second arrest of a DMK legislator in Tuticorin district for similar allegations within weeks.
DMK MLA G V Markandeyan was arrested for allegedly making defamatory remarks and threats against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
The arrest followed a complaint from a ruling TVK functionary regarding controversial remarks made on July 18.
Markandeyan was picked up by police from his residence in Vilathikulam amidst protests by his supporters.
Charges filed include criminal intimidation, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of public peace, and spreading false information.
The DMK has condemned the arrest, accusing the ruling dispensation of political vendetta.
- Who
- DMK MLA G V Markandeyan and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay
- What
- Arrest of MLA for alleged defamatory remarks and threats against the Chief Minister
- When
- July 20, Monday
- Where
- Vilathikulam, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Alleged defamatory remarks and threats made during a public meeting
- MLA Name
- G V Markandeyan
- Party Affiliation
- DMK
- Location of Incident
- Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu
- Date of Arrest
- July 20, Monday
- Chief Minister
- C Joseph Vijay
- Meeting Location
- Krishnan Kovil Grounds
- Protest Location
- Vilathikulam
- Charges Filed
- Criminal intimidation, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of public peace, spreading false information
- Complainant
- P Kasiram, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam functionary
