Cases have been registered against DMK deputy general secretary A. Raja and former Minister P. K. Sekar Babu over alleged defamatory remarks made against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Minister Nirmal Kumar during DMK protests held across Tamil Nadu on September 12.
The protests were organised by the DMK to condemn remarks made by Chief Minister Vijay in the Assembly about former Chief Ministers M. Karunanidhi and M. K. Stalin.
A protest organised by the DMK’s Chennai South, South-West and West district units was held near Panagal Maligai in Saidapet. A. Raja presided over the protest, while former Minister Ma. Subramanian was present.
Another protest was held near the Chennai Collectorate under the leadership of DMK organisation secretary R. S. Bharathi, with former Minister Sekar Babu in attendance.
Remarks allegedly made by A. Raja and Sekar Babu against Chief Minister Vijay and Minister Nirmal Kumar during the protests drew criticism on social media.
Following a complaint from TVK functionary Jegadeeswari, North Beach police registered a case against Sekar Babu under six sections, including provisions relating to disturbing public peace.
Similarly, Saidapet police registered a case against A. Raja under seven sections, including provisions relating to making obscene remarks and attempting to disturb public peace.
Cases registered against A. Raja, Sekar Babu over alleged defamatory remarks
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