Tamil Nadu Police have registered separate cases against DMK MP A Raja, Harbour MLA PK Sekarbabu and Rishivandhiyam MLA Vasantham K Karthikeyan over alleged derogatory remarks made during party protests. The cases followed statewide DMK demonstrations on September 12 against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s Assembly remarks about former Chief Minister MK Stalin’s detention under MISA. Police in Chennai registered cases against Raja and Sekarbabu, while Kallakurichi police booked Karthikeyan. The cases also involve alleged remarks concerning Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar.Why Were DMK Leaders Booked?The cases relate to speeches delivered during the September 12 DMK protests. Police allege that the three leaders made objectionable or defamatory comments against CM Vijay and, in Raja’s case, Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar. The exact legal provisions vary between the cases, and the allegations remain subject to investigation. The development has added another legal and political layer to the dispute between the DMK and Vijay’s government.A Raja faces a case registered in Chennai.PK Sekarbabu was booked by North Beach Police.Vasantham K Karthikeyan faces a case in Kallakurichi.The cases relate to speeches during September 12 protests.Police allege remarks were directed at Vijay and, in Raja’s case, Nirmal Kumar.How The Political Row StartedThe protests were organised after CM Vijay spoke in the Tamil Nadu Assembly about M.K. Stalin’s detention under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act during the Emergency. Vijay also raised allegations concerning the DMK government and questioned its repeated references to Stalin’s MISA detention. His remarks, including a gesture involving his jaw, became a major political controversy.Stalin later responded to Vijay in a video message, criticising the remarks and recalling his experience during the Emergency. The DMK then held demonstrations across Tamil Nadu on September 12. Speeches made at some of these protests subsequently became the basis for police complaints and cases against Raja, Sekarbabu and Karthikeyan.Also Read: Amit Shah Announces UCC in 21 NDA States Before 2029Police Cases Raise Political TensionsThe latest cases show how the Assembly dispute has moved beyond political statements and into police proceedings. Raja was booked after a complaint alleging remarks against Law Minister Nirmal Kumar, while Sekarbabu faces a separate case over alleged remarks against Vijay. Karthikeyan was booked in Kallakurichi over comments allegedly directed at the Chief Minister.The DMK has defended its right to criticise the government. Party spokesperson TKS Elangovan said opposition leaders have the right to question the ruling government over its actions. Raja also indicated that he would face the case registered against him. The police investigations will determine the next legal steps.Key HighlightsCases were registered against three DMK leaders.A Raja was booked in Chennai following a complaint.PK Sekarbabu faces a separate case over alleged remarks against Vijay.Vasantham K Karthikeyan was booked by Kallakurichi police.The cases followed DMK protests held on September 12.The protests were triggered by CM Vijay’s Assembly remarks about MK Stalin’s MISA detention.Legal Row Continues In Tamil NaduThe cases against A Raja, PK Sekarbabu and Vasantham K Karthikeyan have intensified an ongoing political dispute between the DMK and CM Vijay’s government. Police have registered the cases based on complaints and alleged statements made during the protests. The allegations have not been established as facts by a court. Further investigation will determine how the cases proceed.Disclaimer: This content is provided only for knowledge purposes and to provide news information.
