DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested after Thanjavur East Police registered a case based on a complaint filed by a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionary over alleged objectionable remarks concerning actor Trisha Krishnan during a public rally. The controversy triggered criticism from opposition leaders, calls for legal action, and statewide protests announced by TVK. The allegations remain under investigation, and the DMK has denied any wrongdoing.
Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested After Alleged Remarks Against Trisha Krishnan Trigger TVK Complaint
DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was taken into custody over allegedly making remarks about actor Trisha Krishnan. The complaint was filed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, which led to a political backlash across Tamil Nadu.
The complaint was lodged against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party senior leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for making derogatory remarks against actor Trisha Krishnan at a public rally, for which he was arrested on Tuesday. The incident sparked widespread political criticism and heightened tensions between the DMK and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), police and party leaders said.
The police said it was based on a complaint filed by Bhairavi, a TVK functionary from Thanjavur district. Following the complaint, Udhayanidhi Stalin was booked by Thanjavur East Police under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) over the alleged comments made during a rally held on Monday.
The controversy erupted after actor Trisha Krishnan’s name was reportedly shouted by supporters at the public meeting. The complaint says Udhayanidhi Stalin allegedly replied with an obscene and double-meaning remark, which was immediately criticised by rival political parties and public figures. The allegations have not been independently verified, and the DMK has denied any wrongdoing.
Political Reactions Intensify After Udhayanidhi Stalin's Remarks
The alleged comments triggered sharp reactions from politicians across the political spectrum. BJP spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy called the remarks "disgusting, obscene, vulgar and shameful" and demanded legal action against the senior DMK leader.
In a post on his official X account, Thirupathy took objection to the language allegedly used during the rally and questioned the conduct of the DMK leadership. He also said that legal action against Udhayanidhi Stalin will make political leaders accountable for their public speeches.
Thirupathy also referred to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay saying that arresting and prosecuting Udhayanidhi Stalin for the alleged speech would bolster public confidence in the state’s legal institutions. He also said it was still not clear if courts would give jail time or bail.
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President Manickam Tagore also condemned the alleged remarks and said such comments were not acceptable in public life. Tagore asked Udhayanidhi Stalin to withdraw the statement and offer an unconditional public apology to end the controversy.
Meanwhile, TVK announced a statewide protest on Tuesday against Udhayanidhi Stalin for his alleged remarks. The party said that demonstrations would be held across Tamil Nadu to protest against the senior opposition leader's "improper public behaviour".
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TVK Leaders Condemn DMK as Party Rejects Allegations
TVK leaders Aadhav Arjuna and N Anand condemned the DMK and termed the alleged remarks as 'absolutely disgusting'. The incident, they said, was a reflection of what they described as the political culture and falling standards of the Arivalayam leadership, the DMK headquarters.
TVK MLA Rhevanth Charan also condemned the alleged comments, calling them a 'new low' even by the standards of the Arivalayam leadership, as he described it. He also said that the DMK was resorting to provocation after its political protests failed.
Charan said the present political position of the DMK was partly due to public dissatisfaction with the party and that further provocative conduct would be detrimental to the public image of the DMK. The comments by the TVK leaders were part of a wider criticism after the incident.
However, the DMK denied the charges vehemently. Senior party leader TR Baalu said Udhayanidhi Stalin did not target any person in his speech and dismissed the charges as false. Baalu said the controversy was the result of a wrong interpretation of the rally remarks.
The case is expected to continue to be under public and legal scrutiny as political reactions continue and protests unfold. The next phase of this high-profile political row is likely to be decided by further developments, such as the progress of the police inquiry and any possible court case. Sprouts News will continue to cover verified developments as they unfold, along with balanced and fact-based reporting on this developing story.





















