Udhayanidhi Stalin arrest drama: Cops change venue where DMK leader will be quizzed - top developments

TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 04, 2026, 18:57 IST

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Madras high court directed that Udhayanidhi Stalin be released on station bail after questioning

NEW DELHI: DMK leader and leader of opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested on Tuesday over his alleged "double-meaning" remark linked to actor Trisha.

Questioning begins as Udhayanidhi waves at supporters outside Sengipatti police station

Udhayanidhi taken inside Sengipatti police station as DMK workers gather

Inquiry shifted to Sengipatti as DMK leaders reach police station

Meanwhile, a large number of DMK cadres gathered near the Thanjavur West police station after reports initially suggested that he would be questioned there.

High Court orders release after questioning

Arrested over alleged remarks linked to Trisha

Udhayanidhi denies allegations, says remarks were distorted

DMK alleges political vendetta; Stalin attacks TVK government

Protests erupt across Tamil Nadu

At the party headquarters, M K Stalin chaired a meeting to discuss the next course of action ahead of the Assembly session beginning on August 5.

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