Tamil Nadu police book DMK MP, two MLAs over CM Vijay remarks

Police in Tamil Nadu have registered cases against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP A. Raja and two party MLAs—Sekarbabu and Vasantham Karthikeyan—for remarks alleged to be derogatory towards Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. The cases were lodged at police stations in Saidapet, North Beach, and Kallakurichi districts following complaints regarding statements made by the three DMK leaders. The exact nature of the remarks and the timeline of the alleged statements have not been disclosed by authorities. The move marks a rare instance of action against members of the ruling party in the state. Investigations into the matter are underway, with police examining the veracity of claims made in the complaints. The DMK governs Tamil Nadu with Stalin as chief minister after winning elections in 2021.