DMK President Stalin Slams TVK Govt Over Son Udhayanidhi's Arrest

DMK President M K Stalin on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the TVK government, accusing it of "arrogance" and hit out at the alleged high-handedness in the arrest of former Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his alleged controversial remarks. 

In a strongly worded statement, Stalin warned that "arrogance leads to destruction, and continuous arrogance will accelerate destruction", while demanding the immediate release of all DMK cadres detained across the state.

The controversy stems from a demonstration led by Udhayanidhi Stalin in Thanjavur on August



3 regarding the Cauvery water dispute. 

During the protest, the DMK demanded that the TVK-led government take decisive steps to stop Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu reservoir project, waive farmers' loans entirely, and officially declare the delta districts as drought-affected. During his address, Udhayanidhi criticised the CM's handling of the water dispute. 

At that point, a section of the crowd interrupted him by chanting the name of actor Trisha. Pausing briefly, Udhayanidhi allegedly made a double-meaning remark, triggering an avalanche of nationwide condemnation.