The article reports the arrest of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLA GV Markandayan for making allegedly derogatory remarks about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin.

The arrest followed a complaint by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) North District Secretary Balasubramanian, who alleged that Markandayan made the remarks during a public meeting in Thoothukudi district.

Markandayan has been booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) related to criminal intimidation, intentional insult, and public mischief.DMK MP Kanimozhi criticized the state government's handling of the case, calling it high-handed and demanding Markandayan's release.This incident marks the second time a DMK legislator has been arrested for similar remarks since the TVK government came to power.Previously, DMK MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan was also arrested for alleged derogatory comments about Stalin.

The case highlights tensions within Tamil Nadu's political landscape and the strict enforcement of laws against perceived insults to the chief minister.