DMK Legislator Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

A DMK legislator has been arrested by Tamil Nadu police for allegedly making a speech that threatened Chief Minister Vijay. The arrest follows accusations of a direct threat against the state's leader.

20 Jul, 03:29 — 20 Jul, 03:29

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual19d ago

DMK MLA arrested over alleged threat against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

Vilathikulam DMK MLA GV Markandeyan was arrested by police after allegedly making threatening and controversial remarks against Tamil Nadu chief minister C. Joseph Vijay during a public meeting in Kovilpatti. His supporters protested the arrest, while police detained him, questioned him, and planned to produce him before a court, triggering political reactions.

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DMK Legislator Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

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Tamil Nadu police arrest DMK legislator for speech ‘threatening’ CM Vijay

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