When a DMK MLA was arrested for conducting an inspection and a journalist landed behind bars
The arrest of DMK MLA K. Ponmudi during an inspection of a TNCSC godown has sparked controversy, particularly regarding the treatment of journalists. A reporter from Sun TV was also arrested, raising concerns about press freedom and political excesses. The incident has led to protests from journalists and statements from DMK leaders condemning the government's actions.
- ▪DMK MLA K. Ponmudi was arrested for allegedly trespassing during an inspection of a TNCSC godown.
- ▪A journalist from Sun TV was arrested alongside Ponmudi, raising concerns about the treatment of media personnel.
- ▪The incident has prompted protests from journalists and statements from DMK leaders condemning the AIADMK government's actions.
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Since Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay assumed office, MLAs of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and some party office-bearers, often accompanied by camerapersons, have carried out well-publicised inspections of government hospitals, TASMAC liquor outlets, Amma Unavagam centres and other public facilities. While elected representatives are empowered to inspect government offices within their constituencies, no such authority extends to party functionaries.Interestingly, 25 years ago, a DMK MLA was arrested for conducting one such “inspection”, and a television journalist who filmed it became a collateral victim of political excesses.A month after the AIADMK-led alliance swept the 2001 Assembly elections, then Food Minister P.
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