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NTK Candidate Detained During CM Vijay’s Roadshow Blockade, DMK Decries Arrest
✍️ India Today
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 04:16 AM
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A candidate of the Naam Tamilar Katchi was taken into custody after a blockade disrupted Chief Minister Vijay’s roadshow, prompting the DMK to condemn the police action.
Chennai – Police arrested a candidate of the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) after he allegedly organised a blockade that halted Chief Minister Vijay’s scheduled roadshow in the city. The incident occurred during the CM’s public outreach program, where supporters were gathering at a designated venue before the event was abruptly stopped.
Law enforcement officials said the blockade violated public order and that the arrested individual was identified through CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts. The suspect was produced before a magistrate and booked under sections related to unlawful assembly and obstruction of official duties.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, issued a statement condemning the arrest, describing it as a politically motivated move aimed at stifling dissent. The DMK called for the immediate release of the candidate and urged the authorities to respect democratic expression.
The police, however, maintained that the action was taken solely to ensure the safety of the public and the smooth conduct of the chief minister’s program. No further details on the candidate’s identity or the exact charges were released at the time of reporting.
Law enforcement officials said the blockade violated public order and that the arrested individual was identified through CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts. The suspect was produced before a magistrate and booked under sections related to unlawful assembly and obstruction of official duties.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, issued a statement condemning the arrest, describing it as a politically motivated move aimed at stifling dissent. The DMK called for the immediate release of the candidate and urged the authorities to respect democratic expression.
The police, however, maintained that the action was taken solely to ensure the safety of the public and the smooth conduct of the chief minister’s program. No further details on the candidate’s identity or the exact charges were released at the time of reporting.