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Udhayanidhi Stalin detained over alleged remarks against actor Trisha
Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained by police in Thanjavur following a complaint filed by the women's wing of the TVK party. The complaint alleged remarks made by Stalin against actor Trisha Krishnan. Stalin denied the allegations, stating his speech reviewed ministerial performance and highlighted farmers' issues, and that his words were not intended as a double entendre. He was later released on bail after a day of protests and detentions. The opposition condemned his arrest.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 9 · Right 4 n = 16
- Left (3): Newslaundry, The Hindu, The News Minute
- Centre (9 votes, 10 outlets): Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (4): India Today, Republic World, The Commune, The Pioneer