Opposition Parties Demand Arrest of TVK MLA Over Harassment

Opposition parties AIADMK and DMK have filed formal complaints with Tamil Nadu officials demanding the arrest of C Arul Vignesh, a legislator from the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. The MLA, who represents Kallakurichi, is accused of sending obscene WhatsApp messages to Kallakurichi District Collector JE Padmaja and intruding upon her residence.

The AIADMK legal wing and DMK leadership submitted petitions to the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, and Director General of Police. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami demanded immediate criminal action, while DMK Organization Secretary R S Bharathi requested a probe by the CB-CID to ensure an impartial investigation and the seizure of the legislator's phone.

C Arul Vignesh has denied the allegations, describing them as untrue. While the opposition has framed the incident as an attempt by an elected representative to intimidate a senior administrative officer, no official case has been registered. The government and police have not yet confirmed if they are acting on the complaints.