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Home News India Tamil Nadu A petition challenging the arrest and seeking legal relief on Mr. Udhayanidhi’s behalf has been filed before the Madras High Court Updated - August 04, 2026 02:28 pm IST Former Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin waves to supporters after his arrest for alleged "double-meaning" remark alluding to popular actor Trisha and insulting her modesty, in Chennai, on August 4, 2026. | Stalin’s double entendre remarks were made in response to the crowd mentioning an actor’s name in response to a comment on what was important to Chief Minister Joseph Vijay. Addressing a protest gathering at Thanjavur on the Cauvery dispute, the LoP took a swipe at the Chief Minister, charging that while Tamil Nadu had not got a drop of water, Mr. Vijay remained unconcerned.Meanwhile, a petition challenging the arrest and seeking legal relief on Mr. Udhayanidhi’s behalf has been filed before the Madras High Court. The matter is scheduled to be heard later in the afternoon. He is likely to be taken to Thanjavur.Follow live updates here:August 04, 2026 14:28 Release Udhayanidhi Stalin today after questioning: Madras High CourtRecording the submission during the hearing of anticipatory bail plea, Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan of the Madras High Court has now directed the police to release Mr. Udhayanidhi today itself on station bail after questioning. He directs the Leader of the Opposition too to cooperate with the investigation and appear for inquiry as and when required — Mohamed ImranullahAugust 04, 2026 14:24 Udhayanidhi Stalin taken to Thanjavur for questioningDuring the hearing of Udhayanidhi’s anticipatory bail petition at the Madras High Court, Advocate General Vijay Narayan said, police have arrested Mr. Udhayanidhi and taken him to Thanjavur but the police does not intend to remand him to judicial custody. The intention is only to question him. Judge recorded the submission — Mohamed ImranullahAugust 04, 2026 14:20 Hearing of Udhayanidhi's anticipatory bail plea at Madras High Court beginsJustice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan of the Madras High Court begins hearing the anticipatory bail petition filed by the Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin. In his petition, Mr. Udhayanidhi has stated that he had not made any derogatory remark or indecent statement against any person, including the Chief Minister or an actor. He also claimed that he did not use any word or gesture intended to insult the modesty of any woman and that an out of context interpretation had been given to his speech for political purposes — Mohamed ImranullahAugust 04, 2026 14:16 Udhayanidhi should mind what he speaks: EPS while condemning his arrestAIADMK general secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami urged the TVK-led government to drop the arrest proceedings against DMK leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly Udhayanidhi Stalin, ahead of the Assembly session which is scheduled to commence tomorrow (August 5).“The post of the Leader of the Opposition is a key position in the Assembly. It is condemnable that this government intends to have the session without the person holding that post,” he charged. In a social media post, Mr. Palaniswami said: “We have been saying for several years that Mr. Udhayanidhi should mind what he speaks. It is condemnable that he made derogatory comments against women without realising the post he is holding.”August 04, 2026 14:09 News Analysis on Udhayanidhi Stalin’s double entendre remarksPublic discourse is distinguished by some rules and codi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay interacting with workers at the Saint-Gobain plant in Sriperumbudur on Monday. | Joseph Vijay on Monday (August 3, 2026) visited Saint-Gobain, a glass manufacturing company, at Sriperumbudur, where he was scheduled to take a guided tour of the glass-making process.Thousands of people lined both sides of the road to catch a glimpse of the Chief Minister, who is also expected to visit other industrial units in the SIPCOT Industrial Estate during the tour.The visit comes close on the heels of his inspection of Metro Rail stations in Chennai last week, where he reviewed the progress of ongoing construction works firsthand. Earlier, he visited the MC Raja Hostel in Chennai and listened to students about their requirements. Published - August 03, 2026 04:24 pm IST
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday paid tributes to social reformer Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy on her birth anniversary.“Remembering Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy on her birth anniversary, a pioneering force who dedicated her life to the empowerment of women and the welfare of children. A distinguished legislator and visionary reformer, her enduring contributions laid the foundation for social justice and equality,” Lok Bhavan said in a post on X, quoting the Governor.In a statement, Mr. Vijay said Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy dedicated her entire life to the education, rights, and advancement of women, and to the welfare of the poor and the underprivileged.She was a pioneering social reformer who established Avvai Illam as a refuge for destitute women and children, and the Adyar Cancer Institute, which has brought hope to many cancer patients. She also played a crucial role in laying the foundation for legislation prohibiting child marriage, the Chief Minister said. Published - July 30, 2026 05:23 pm IST
Vilathikulam MLA G.V. Markandayan, who was arrested for his remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, being produced at the Judicial Magistrate Court 1 in Thoothukudi on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. A court here on Wednesday dismissed the bail petition of Vilathikulam MLA G. V. Markandayan, who was arrested for his alleged derogatory and threatening remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at a public meeting held at Kovilpatti in the district recently.The Judicial Magistrate – I, Sumathi also rejected the police’s plea seeking custody for questioning of Mr. Markandeyan, who has been lodged in Palayamkottai Central Prison after being remanded in judicial custody on Monday.When his bail petition came-up for hearing on Wednesday, the prosecution opposed it saying that the bail petition should be rejected as the accused had issued serious threat to the Chief Minister.The petitioner’s counsel, after seeking the bail, said there was no need for granting police custody for questioning Mr. Markandeyan, who was interrogated for nearly 11 hours after he was picked up on Monday morning.As Ms. Sumathi dismissed both the petitions, Mr. Markandayan, who had been brought to the court here, was taken back to Palayamkottai Central Prison.While addressing a public meeting in Kovilpatti last Saturday (July 18), Mr. Markandayan allegedly issued threats to Mr. Vijay. Registering a case against Mr. Markandayan, the District Crime Branch police said the DMK MLA had issued a threat at the public meeting stating to break the bones of the Chief Minister and that had led to his arrest and subsequent judicial custody till August 3. Published - July 22, 2026 10:24 pm IST
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