Archive · 15 Sep 2026
DMK Accuses TVK of Acting as BJP’s Political Proxy
The DMK and TVK are political opponents in Tamil Nadu.
Cases were filed against two DMK leaders over comments about Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
The DMK says these cases are meant to target its leaders.
DMK spokesperson T.K.S. Elangovan also accused the TVK of following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s instructions.
He said the government had not properly answered allegations about crimes in Tamil Nadu.
Udhayanidhi Stalin was previously arrested over alleged misogynist remarks but was released the same day.
TVK representatives said A. Raja’s comments were offensive and improper.
The dispute has shifted attention away from the DMK’s earlier criticism of the government.
The DMK accused Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam of acting at the Bharatiya Janata Party’s direction against DMK leaders.
Cases were filed against A. Raja and P.K. Sekar Babu over alleged derogatory remarks about Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
DMK spokesperson T.K.S. Elangovan said the government targets political leaders instead of addressing crime allegations.
Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested on August 4 over alleged misogynist remarks and released the same day.
TVK functionaries and ministers condemned Raja’s comments as personal, offensive and inappropriate for a senior parliamentarian.
- Who
- The DMK, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, and several named political leaders.
- What
- The DMK criticized cases filed against its leaders over alleged derogatory remarks and accused the TVK of targeting the opposition.
- When
- The latest accusations were reported on Tuesday; Udhayanidhi Stalin’s arrest occurred on August 4.
- Where
- Chennai and other locations across Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Cases followed comments directed at Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Law Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar; the DMK says the action is politically motivated.
DMK’s Allegations
TVK’s Position
Purpose of the cases
DMK’s Allegations
The DMK says the cases are intended to target political leaders, particularly DMK figures, rather than address crime-related allegations.
TVK’s Position
TVK representatives condemned the remarks as personal and offensive, supporting action over comments directed at the chief minister and law minister.
Relationship with the BJP
DMK’s Allegations
The DMK accused the TVK of being “slaves of the BJP” and following the BJP’s anti-DMK agenda.
TVK’s Position
The article reports the accusation but does not provide a direct TVK response to the BJP-related claim.
Political criticism
DMK’s Allegations
The DMK says political figures should be able to criticize one another and objected to cases being filed over such criticism.
TVK’s Position
TVK functionaries said Raja’s comments were inappropriate for a senior parliamentarian.
- Political parties
- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam are involved in the dispute.
- Cases
- Cases were filed against A. Raja and P.K. Sekar Babu over alleged derogatory remarks.
- DMK spokesperson
- T.K.S. Elangovan accused the TVK of acting on Bharatiya Janata Party instructions.
- Earlier arrest
- Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested on August 4 over alleged misogynist remarks and released the same day.
- Chief minister
- The comments targeted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
- TVK response
- TVK functionaries and ministers described Raja’s comments as personal, offensive and unbecoming of a senior parliamentarian.