Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Tamil Rapper Arivu Detained, Later Invited by CM
Arivu, a famous Tamil rapper and activist, was detained by police while protesting against NEET outside the Tamil Nadu Secretariat.
He was later invited to meet the Chief Minister.
The protest is significant because NEET is a controversial exam that many people in Tamil Nadu believe is unfair to students from rural and poorer backgrounds.
Arivu is known for his music that talks about social justice and caste issues.
The opposition leader criticized the police for detaining Arivu, saying the government should listen to those who oppose NEET instead of arresting them.
Tamil rapper Arivu was detained by police during a protest against NEET outside the Tamil Nadu Secretariat.
He was released shortly after and invited to meet Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
Arivu and other protesters were detained for staging a protest in a prohibited zone.
The protest is part of a larger movement in Tamil Nadu against NEET, which critics say disadvantages rural and economically weaker students.
Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin condemned the police action, accusing the government of trying to silence dissent.
- Who
- Tamil rapper and activist Arivu (Arivarasu Kalainesan)
- What
- Protest against NEET and police action on students
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Tamil Nadu Secretariat, Chennai
- Why
- To demand the abolition of NEET and protest police action on students
Protesters and Opposition
Government and Police
NEET Abolition
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters and opposition demand the abolition of NEET, arguing it disadvantages rural and economically weaker students.
Government and Police
The government and police maintain law and order, detaining protesters in prohibited zones.
Police Action
Protesters and Opposition
Opposition condemns police action as an attempt to silence dissent.
Government and Police
Police justify detention as necessary to maintain security in high-risk zones.
- Protester
- Arivu (Arivarasu Kalainesan)
- Location
- Tamil Nadu Secretariat, Chennai
- Issue
- Abolition of NEET
- Chief Minister
- C Joseph Vijay
- Opposition Leader
- Udhayanidhi Stalin
