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- Police in Tamil Nadu have registered cases against DMK MP A. Raja and MLAs P.K.
- Sekarbabu and Vasantham K. Karthikeyan for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Law Minister C.T.R.
- Nirmal Kumar.
- The Saidapet police booked A. Raja on a complaint alleging derogatory remarks against the Law Minister during a DMK protest at Saidapet on Saturday, September 12.
- The protest was held by the DMK to condemn Chief Minister Vijay's speech in the Assembly on September 7.
- A. Raja's case includes six sections covering obscene language, defamation intended to disturb public peace, and inciting violence between groups.
- The cases show rising legal action and tension between the DMK and the ruling side following the Chief Minister's Assembly speech.
What to watch next
- Whether the three DMK leaders are arrested or seek anticipatory bail.
- Any further cases against DMK members over the September 12 protests.
- The DMK's next political response to the Chief Minister's Assembly speech.
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Named India · C. Joseph Vijay · C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar · A. Raja · Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam · Greater Chennai Police · Kallakurichi Police · P.K. Sekarbabu · Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam · Vasantham Karthikeyan
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