Udhayanidhi Stalin news highlights: DMK leader released on station bail, claims detention was ‘Vijay’s diversion tactic’

Udhayanidhi Stalin news highlights: The Madras High Court had earlier today directed the police to release DMK leader and Tamil Nadu leader of opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin after his questioning is completed

Udhayanidhi Stalin news highlights: Udhayanidhi was brought to Sengipatti under heavy security to be produced before the police in connection with the case against him. (Screengrab/ ANI)

Udhayanidhi Stalin news highlights: DMK leader and LoP in Tamil Nadu Assembly Udhayanidhi Stalin was released on station bail after over an hour of questioning by the Thanjavur East police. He appeared for questioning in the case against him over alleged offensive remarks against actor Trisha Krishnan....Read More

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• 4 Aug 2026, 11:07:02 PM IST

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• 4 Aug 2026, 11:06:40 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin released on station bail, says ‘did not insult women’: Developments today

  • DMK leader and LoP in Tamil Nadu Assembly Udhayanidhi Stalin was released on station bail on Tuesday evening, after being detained earlier in the day. He was taken to Sengipatti police station in Thanjavur, where he was questioned for an hour.

  • Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday dismissed the allegations against him, saying his comments were spoken in “single meaning”. He accused the TVK government of “diversionary tactics”.

  • DMK president MK Stalin accused the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government led by chief minister C Joseph Vijay of using arrests to silence critics. Stalin alleged the arrest was politically motivated to prevent Udhayanidhi from attending the Tamil Nadu Assembly's budget session.

  • DMK cadres staged protests in different parts of the state, inclouding in Thoothukudi district, where police detained 51 people.

  • The ruling TVK had filed a complaint against Udhayanidhi Stalin for his alleged offensive remarks on actor Trisha. Based on the complaint at the Thanjavur East police station, a case was registered against Udhayanidhi. He was later picked up from his residence in Chennai and detained.

• 4 Aug 2026, 10:10:54 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: Former CM O Paneerselvam detained during flash protest, later released

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: Former Tamil Nadu chief minister O Paneerselvam was detained during a flash protest and later released, PTI news agency reported. He thanked DMK workers and supporters, saying they had made the protest a “success.”

• 4 Aug 2026, 10:04:20 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK leader slams TVK govt as ‘circus camp’

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: After being released on station bail, DMK leader and LoP in Tamil Nadu Assembly Udhayanidhi Stalin slammed the TVK-led government in the state, terming it a “circus camp”, PTI news agency reported.

• 4 Aug 2026, 10:02:49 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK leader dismisses allegations, said he spoke in ‘single meaning’

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday dismissed the allegations against him, saying he spoke in “single meaning”.

  Speaking to reporters, Udhayanidhi said he had not spoken ill of anyone and alleged that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was resorting to a diversionary tactic, PTI news agency reported.

• 4 Aug 2026, 09:35:42 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: ‘Did not insult women, Vijay using diversion tactic,’ says Udhayanidhi

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: After his release on station bail, DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin said he “did not insult women.”

  Stalin further claimed that the detention was Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay's “diversion tactic.”

• 4 Aug 2026, 09:14:27 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: ‘Both comment and detention unwarranted,’ says Karti Chidambaram

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Tuesday reacted to the police detention of DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin.

  “The comment was unwarranted, and the detention was also unnecessary. Both were completely unwarranted and unnecessary distractions from the issue on hand, which is the water arrangement between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and the upcoming Budget in Tamil Nadu,” Karti said, according to ANI news agency.

• 4 Aug 2026, 08:42:54 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: Udhayanidhi leaves from Sengipatti police station after questioning, crowd of supporters welcome DMK leader

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK leader and LoP in Tamil Nadu Assembly Udhayanidhi Stalin left the Sengipatti Police Station in Thanjavur after being questioned for over an hour in the case against him over alleged offensive remarks.

  A large crowd of DMK suporters and party workers surrounded him as he left the police station.

• 4 Aug 2026, 08:20:29 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK workers burst firecrackers outside Sengipatti police station

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: Even as DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin undergoes questioning at the Sengipatti police station, party workers gathered outside and burst firecrackers, PTI news agency reported.

  Udhayanidhi is expected to be released after questioning, in accordance with the Madras High Court's directive.

• 4 Aug 2026, 08:04:11 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK leader undergoing questioning

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, who was detained earlier today for alleged offensive remarks against actor Trisha Krishnan, is undergoing questioning at Sengipatti police station near Thanjavur, PTI news agency reported citing sources.

  Police, in view of a huge gathering of party workers at Thanjavur town, have "taken a u-turn" and brought Udhayanidhi to Sengipatti police station, which is about 27 km away from the Cauvery delta town, they said.

  The DMK top leader was originally scheduled to be taken to Thanjavur East Town PS for questioning. However, the police often changed the routes towards the destination, sources claimed. However, a huge crowd of party workers gathered at Sengipatti as well.

• 4 Aug 2026, 07:26:14 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: Crowd of DMK supporters outside Thanjavur police station as Udhayanidhi brought for questioning

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was brought to the Thanjavur police station for questioning in connection with the case against him. A large crowd of supporters gathered outside the Sengipatti police station in Thanjavur, where the DMK leader was brought.

• 4 Aug 2026, 06:40:33 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: Udhayanidhi Stalin escorted to Thanjavur as supporters line route

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was escorted through the Thirumandurai Toll Plaza on Tuesday as supporters gathered along the route after he was detained by police.

• 4 Aug 2026, 06:36:53 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: MK Stalin accuses CM Vijay of silencing critics after Udhayanidhi's arrest

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK president MK Stalin on Tuesday accused the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government led by chief minister C Joseph Vijay of using arrests to silence critics after Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained in connection with an FIR over his remarks on actor Trisha Krishnan.

  Stalin alleged the arrest was politically motivated to prevent Udhayanidhi from attending the Tamil Nadu Assembly's budget session. He said the opposition leader had merely criticised the government over the Cauvery water dispute and accused the TVK government of intimidation, suppressing dissent and targeting political opponents. He also welcomed the Madras High Court's direction to release Udhayanidhi the same day. AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami also questioned the timing of the arrest, alleging a political motive. Read the copy here.

• 4 Aug 2026, 06:21:42 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: Traffic diversions across Thanjavur ahead of Udhayanidhi's appearance before police

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: Traffic diversions have been put in place in Thanjavur ahead of DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's appearance before the police. Udhayanidhi was taken to Thanjavur to be produced before the police in connection with the case registered against him.

• 4 Aug 2026, 06:11:18 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK cadres stage protest, block roads in Thoothukudi; police detain 51 people

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK cadres staged a protest by blocking roads in Tiruchendur in Thoothukudi district, ANI news agency reported.

  Police detained 51 people who were part of the protest, according to ANI.

• 4 Aug 2026, 06:07:26 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK leaders protest in Thanjavur

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK leaders in Thanjavur condemned the detention of Tamil Nadu LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin and staged a protest on Tuesday.

  Stalin was taken from Perambalur to Thanjavur under heavy security to be produced before the police.

• 4 Aug 2026, 05:59:04 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: Udhayanidhi taken from Perambalur to Thanjavur to be produced before police

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK leader and LoP in Tamil Nadu Assembly Udhayanidhi Stalin is now being taken from Perambalur to Thanjavur under heavy security to be produced before the police in connection with the case against him.

  A large number of DMK cadres gathered along the Chennai–Tiruchirappalli National Highway at Perambalur's Four Road junction as his convoy passed, ANI news agency reported.

• 4 Aug 2026, 05:25:53 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: ‘TVK govt lacks maturity to accept opposing views,’ says DMK MP Tiruchi Siva

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK MP Tiruchi Siva Tuesday accused the TVK-led Tamil Nau government of not “accepting opposing views.”

  “The TVK-led Tamil Nadu government lacks the maturity to accept opposing views and has invoked non-bailable sections against its political opponents. Its intolerance, coupled with the police's hasty approach, has led to unrest across Tamil Nadu. Governments must cultivate tolerance, which is an essential feature of a healthy democracy,” Siva told PTI news agency.

• 4 Aug 2026, 05:23:58 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: TVK's Puducherry unit condemns Udhayanidhi over alleged remarks on actor Trisha

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: TVK legislator from Puducherry A K Sai J Saravanan Kumar on Tuesday led a party-organised protest condemning DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin over his alleged derogatory remarks against actor Trisha.

  Saravanan Kumar said Udhayanidhi Stalin should exercise restraint and refrain from making remarks against TVK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, PTI news agency reported.

• 4 Aug 2026, 04:57:33 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: TN minister Nirmal Kumar says Udhayanidhi 'unfit' to hold public office

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: Tamil Nadu electricity minister Nirmal Kumar on Tuesday condemned the alleged controversial remarks made by Udhayanidhi Stalin.

  “He doesn't even have the basic fitness to serve as a Member of the Legislative Assembly or the Leader of the Opposition. Such a mindset is completely unacceptable for public office,” Kumar said, according to PTI news agency.

• 4 Aug 2026, 04:55:09 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: Puducherry DMK legislators detained for staging road roko protest

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK's Puducherry unit staged a road roko on Tuesday to protest against the arrest of Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin.

  The convenor of the Puducherry unit of the DMK R Siva, led the agitation condemning the arrest of Udhayanidhi Stalin. Four DMK MLAs, Vignesh Kannan, R Senthil Kumar, V Karthikeyan and A Senthil and a host of party cadres were detained by the police, PTI news agency reported.

• 4 Aug 2026, 04:32:32 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: MK Stalin reacts to son's detention, says bid to conceal Vijay govt's ‘glaring failure’

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: MK Stalin reacted to son Udhayanidhi Stalin's detention and slammed chief minister Vijay's government and said that the incident was a bid to conceal its ‘glaring failures’.

• 4 Aug 2026, 04:19:01 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: TVK spokesperson calls DMK leader 'Vulgar-nidhi"

  TVK spokesperson Americai Narayanan on Tuesday criticised Tamil Nadu leader of opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over his alleged offensive remarks on actor Trisha, saying that the DMK leader has now been given a new moniker by the women and people of the state -- "Vulgar nidhi."

  Naryanan said, "Udhayanidhi Stalin is no longer called by his name. The women and people of Tamil Nadu have given him a new name: "vulgar nidhi." His comments are shameful. As a TVK member, I was really looking forward to Udhayanidhi's speech during the Cauvery protest yesterday, as he's the Leader of the Opposition, to address the consideration of the government. Unfortunately, he used the farmers' platform to speak ill about women."

• 4 Aug 2026, 03:49:56 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news RECAP: What has happened so far?

  Here's what has happened in Tamil Nadu since this morning:

  • The ruling TVK filed a complaint against DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his alleged offensive remarks on actor Trisha.
  • Based on the complaint at the Thanjavur East police station, a case was registered against Udhayanidhi. He was later picked up from his residence in Chennai and detained.
  • Protests erupted on the roads of Tamil Nadu as DMK leaders and party workers opposed the detention of Udhayanidhi Stalin.
  • Udhayanidhi Stalin, while being detained, spoke to reporters and clarified that he did not say anything wrong nor did he take anyone's name. He said he was not afraid of action, and was ready to face any consequences.
  • DMK moved an anticipatory bail plea before the Madras high court for Udhayanidhi Stalin, which was heard after 2 pm on Tuesday.
  • After hearing the TVK government's submissions on Udhayanidhi Stalin, the court directed the police to release the DMK leader “today itself” after questioning is completed.
  • The DMK leader is currently being taken to Thanjavur where he will be questioned. Following this, Udhayanidhi Stalin will be released.
• 4 Aug 2026, 03:23:35 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: TN govt wanted to stop Udhayanidhi from coming to assembly, says DMK advocate

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: DMK advocate and RS MP NR Elango, speaking to reporters outside the Madras high court, alleged that the Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nau government detained Udhayanidhi Stalin in a bid to stop him from coming to the assembly.

  “It was a huge gathering. People from all walks of life have supported that public meeting. The people at large had gathered there. The Leader of Opposition, Udhayanidhi, spoke about the inaction of the state government. The first Budget session of this government will begin tomorrow. With a view to stop him from coming to the assembly, and raising very important questions, the state government today morning wanted to arrest him,” he said.

  Elango further stated, "The state government realising its mistake at 1415 hours said that want to remand him but take him to Tanjore to examine him and then release him on bail. The court has asked Udhayanidhi Stalin to cooeprate with the investigation."

• 4 Aug 2026, 03:11:19 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Part of democracy, says Congress leader on DMK leader's detention

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE: Congress MP Tariq Anwar reacted to DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's detention and said that it happens to political people who "speak out against the government."

  He further said, "This is a part of democracy."

• 4 Aug 2026, 02:58:18 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: No plans to remand Udhayanidhi, Tamil Nadu government tells Madras HC

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin is set to be released on Tuesday after questioning, with the Tamil Nadu government informing the Madras High Court that it has no intention of remanding him.

  When Udhayanidhi's bail plea came up for hearing before Justice G K Illanthiraiyan, Advocate General Vijay Narayan told the court that the DMK leader would be released on station bail later in the day after questioning.

  The government also submitted that Udhayanidhi must cooperate with the police investigation into the case, in which he has been accused of making innuendos and outraging the modesty of a woman.

• 4 Aug 2026, 02:32:18 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Udhayanidhi not arrested, only detained for questioning, TVK government tells Madras HC

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government on Tuesday told the Madras High Court that DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin had not been arrested but was only being detained for questioning.

  The government informed the court that Udhayanidhi would be released after the questioning was completed.

• 4 Aug 2026, 02:25:20 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Madras HC directs police to release Udhayanidhi after questioning today

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: The Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the police to release DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin after questioning him later in the day.

• 4 Aug 2026, 02:21:16 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Madras HC begins bail plea hearing

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: The Madras High Court on Tuesday began hearing DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin's anticipatory bail plea in connection with the case registered against him over his alleged remarks.

• 4 Aug 2026, 02:07:14 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Kanimozhi calls Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest 'blatant cowardice'

  DMK MP Kanimozhi on Tuesday criticised the police action against party leader and Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, calling it "blatant cowardice" and an “act of revenge.”

  “If the government wants to personally take revenge on the Opposition Leader, Thiru. @Udhaystalin, let it file a case. Let the court deliver its verdict. But, lacking the courage to confront the DMK as an opposition party, for the government to resort to such oppressive tactics is against the law. Arresting the Opposition Leader in this way, solely to prevent him from participating in the Assembly session starting tomorrow, is blatant cowardice,” she said.

• 4 Aug 2026, 01:56:58 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Madras HC to hear Stalin's bail plea at 2:15pm

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Tamil Nadu leader of the opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin had approached the Madras high court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a case alleging that he made derogatory remarks against women during a rally in Thanjavur on August 3.

  The court said it would hear the matter at 2:15 pm, LiveLaw reported.

  Meanwhile, police have taken Udhayanidhi into custody from his residence in Neelankarai.

• 4 Aug 2026, 01:42:39 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: DMK workers throw slippers at police, burn effigy amid protest

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: DMK workers threw slippers at police and burnt an effigy while protesting against the detention of Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin.

  Stalin was booked under nine sections, including charges related to insulting the modesty of a woman.

  This comes after an FIR was registered over what the ruling TVK government alleged were offensive remarks against chief minister Vijay and film star Trisha Krishnan.

• 4 Aug 2026, 01:22:32 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: DMK leaders held during protest over Udhayanidhi Stalin's detention

• 4 Aug 2026, 01:04:12 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Protests erupt in Theni after Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) workers on Tuesday staged a protest in Theni against the arrest of Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin in connection with a case over his alleged remarks involving actor Trisha Krishnan.

  According to the copy, the protest was led by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam.

  The case against Udhayanidhi stems from a complaint lodged by the women's wing of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) at the Thanjavur police station, alleging that he made a double-entendre remark about actor Trisha during a public event.

• 4 Aug 2026, 12:49:57 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: 'It was time he met this fate,' says Amit Malviya on Udhayanidhi Stalin's detention

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Reacting to the detention of DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, BJP's Amit Malviya said the development was long overdue, referring to the remarks for which the Tamil Nadu leader has been booked.

  “Udhayanidhi Stalin, the man who abused Sanatan Dharma, has been arrested for his vile and slanderous remark involving a woman. It was time he met this fate.”

• 4 Aug 2026, 12:42:48 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Udhayanidhi Stalin calls police action 'comedy', says remarks row built on 'Cut, Copy, Paste'

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Tamil Nadu Assembly Leader of Opposition and DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday alleged that a "fake narrative" had been created against him after he was taken into police custody in connection with a case over his alleged remarks involving actor Trisha Krishnan.

  Speaking to reporters after being detained, Udhayanidhi denied making any derogatory remarks and alleged that edited and misleading content had been circulated to create controversy.

  "They have propagated fake news by using 'Cut, Copy, Paste' to claim I said something I never said. I am not the kind of person to be intimidated by all this. I will face it legally," Udhayanidhi Stalin said.

  He also described the police action against him as a "comedy."

• 4 Aug 2026, 12:39:01 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: MK Stalin evades questions on Udhayanidhi outside DMK headquarters in Chennai

• 4 Aug 2026, 12:30:13 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: TVK approaches National Commission for Women, police over Udhayanidhi Stalin's alleged remarks

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: The ruling TVK escalated its protest against DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over his allegedly offensive remarks directed at a film actor, filing complaints with both the local police and the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday.

  A police complaint was lodged at the Thanjavur East Police Station by S Bairavi, the TVK's Central District Women's Wing Organiser for Thanjavur, and there is a buzz that the leader of the opposition may be arrested. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu police have deployed a huge police force in front of Udhayanidhi's residence here.

• 4 Aug 2026, 12:08:17 PM IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Udayanidhi Stalin moves Madras HC for anticipatory bail

  Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updates: Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udayanidhi Stalin has approached the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a case accusing him of making derogatory remarks against women during a rally in Thanjavur on August 3.

  The plea is scheduled to come up for hearing before Justice G K Ilanthiraiyan.