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DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan arrested over objectionable remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay The arrest came shortly after the Madras high court dismissed an anticipatory bail field by Mr. Anitha Radhakrishnan in a case booked by Authoor police.

Anitha Radhakrishnan seeks anticipatory bail in case booked for objectionable remarks against Chief Minister He had made the remarks in a public meeting held at Authoor in Thoothukudi district on June 20, 2026

DMK MLA Radhakrishnan arrested over defamatory remarks against CM Vijay DMK MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan was arrested by Tamil Nadu Police on Friday after the Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail petition in connection with a case over hisobjectionable remarks against TVK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. According to police, the case relates to a speech delivered by Radhakrishnan at a public meeting in Athur near Tiruchendur on June 20 during celebrations marking the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi. Police said that the DMK legislator made inflammatory remarks against CM Vijay during the event, following which a case was registered against him. Soon after the High Court declined to grant him anticipatory bail, police arrested Radhakrishnan. The complaint pertains to remarks in which Radhakrishnan mocked Vijay's appearance and his transition from the film industry to politics. Referring to a recent confrontation between DMK MLA S Austin and the Chief Minister in the Assembly during a discussion on law and order, Radhakrishnan said, "Brother Austin pointed his finger at CM and asked him, 'Won't you open your mouth and speak?' He …

Ex-TN minister and DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan arrested for ... THOOTHUKUDI:Following the denial of anticipatory bail in a defamation case over alleged derogatory remarks against Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, Thoothukudi police arrested former minister and DMK South District SecretaryAnitha R Radhakrishnanin Authoor on Friday. Radhakrishnan, the sitting Tiruchendur MLA, was escorted to the Thoothukudi Superintendent of Police's office for questioning. Sources said Radhakrishnan was inspecting records at the Authoor Town Panchayat when a police team led by Authoor Police Inspector (in-charge) Rhennis apprehended him in connection with the case. The police then took the DMK MLA to the SP's office, where Additional Superintendent of Police (ADSP) Arumugam questioned him. Meanwhile, condemning the police action against the sitting MLA, DMK cadres led by Corporation Mayor Jegan Periyasamy staged a protest outside the SP's office. Another group of DMK cadres staged a road blockade in Authoor and argued with police personnel. Notably, Authoor police registered an FIR against Radhakrishnan on June 23 for allegedly making defamatory and provocative remarks against CM Vijay while addre…

DMK MLA Radhakrishnan Arrested Over 'Defamatory' Remarks Against Tamil ... Chennai: DMK MLA Nitha R. Radhakrishnan was arrested on Friday (July 3) by Tamil Nadu Police after the Madras High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in a case linked to his remarks against TVK president and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Radhakrishnan has also served as minister in the previous Stalin government. The former Tamil Nadu minister made the alleged remarks during his speech on June 20. Justice G K Ilanthiraiyan dismissed the petition filed by the Tiruchendur MLA. In his petition, Radhakrishnan submitted that on June 20, a meeting was conducted by DMK and the grievance of the public was addressed, reported PTI. He added that the meeting was presided by him and the critical analysis of the resentment faced by the general public owing to the actions of the ruling government was put forth by him in the meeting. Being a veteran politician and sitting MLA, he only addressed about the welfare of the state whereas the complaint was said to have lodged owing to "political vendetta,” Radhakrishnana submitted The complaint was purely a political recrimination, he claimed. Subsequently, he was pick…

DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan Arrested Over Alleged Defamatory Remarks ... Chennai : Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLA Anitha R. Radhakrishnan was arrested by Tamil Nadu Police on Friday after the Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail petition in connection with a case over his objectionable remarks against Chief Minister Vijay. The former minister's arrest triggered protests by party workers in Thoothukudi district, who accused the government of targeting the opposition. Case linked to June 20 speech The case is related to a speech delivered by Radhakrishnan at a public meeting in Athur near Tiruchendur on June 20 during celebrations marking the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, according to police. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? — HubSpot (@HubSpot) While rejecting the plea for anticipatory bail, the court observed that Tamil Nadu has been governed by leaders from the film industry since 1967 and questioned the nature of the speech allegedly delivered by Radhakrishnan during the public meeting. "Being MLA, what kind of speech you've spoken. Whoever it maybe, you have to respect the CM," the court…

DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan gets bail in case over remarks against T.N. CM Vijay After his arrest on Friday, Mr. Radhakrishnan was produced before the court in Tiruchendur, at around 10.30 p.m.

DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan arrested after court rejects anticipatory ... Former minister and sitting DMK MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan was arrested by the Thoothukudi police on Friday after the Madras High Court refused to grant him anticipatory bail in a case registered over his alleged derogatory remarks against Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. Radhakrishnan, who represents Tiruchendur constituency and serves as the DMK’s South District Secretary in Thoothukudi, was arrested by Authoor police shortly after the court dismissed his plea. Police sources said he was inspecting records at the Authoor Town Panchayat when a team led by Authoor Police Inspector and team apprehended him. He was later taken to the office of the Thoothukudi Superintendent of Police, where Additional Superintendent of Police Arumugam questioned him. The case was registered by Authoor police on June 23, based on a complaint lodged by TVK’s Authoor Urban Secretary S Selvam. The complaint alleged that Radhakrishnan had made defamatory and provocative remarks against Chief Minister Vijay while addressing a DMK public meeting at Authoor on June 20. The police booked him under Sections 352, dealing with intentiona…

DMK leader R Radhakrishnan arrested over remarks on TN CM Vijay, granted bail Tamil Nadu police arrested senior DMK MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan for allegedly defaming Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The arrest followed the denial of anticipatory bail by the Madras High Court. DMK leaders, including M K Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin, condemned the action, labeling it high-handedness and accusing the ruling party of a 'police state' approach. Radhakrishnan asserted his loyalty to the DMK amidst the controversy.

Watch: Anitha Radhakrishnan’s arrest triggers DMK-TVK standoff Former Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister and Tiruchendur DMK MLA Anitha R. Radhakrishnan has been arrested over his alleged remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, triggering a sharp political confrontation between the ruling TVK and the Opposition DMK.

DMK MLA Anitha arrested over 'defamatory' remarks against TN CM Vijay DMK leader and former minister Anitha R. Radhakrishnan was arrested today after the Madras High Court denied his anticipatory bail. The arrest follows alleged inflammatory comments made by Radhakrishnan targeting TVK president and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at a public gathering. Police took him into custody following the court's decision, with investigations continuing.