Tiruchendur MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan was arrested in Thoothukudi for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail plea, leading to the arrest. The DMK condemned the action as government overreach and a diversionary tactic, while the ruling TVK denied allegations. DMK leader MK Stalin criticized the administration's haste, contrasting it with inaction on other complaints.

Anita Radhakrishnan denied anticipatory bail saying a senior legislator shouldn't have made such remarks against Chief Minister Vijay.

CHENNAI: Former DMK minister and MLA Anitha R. Radhakrishnan was arrested by the police on Friday after the Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail petition in…