DMK Slams Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s TVK for Silence on Central Government Following Rahul Gandhi’s Delhi Detention

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-10-09 10:11:00

Political friction in southern politics has intensified following a sharp salvo fired by the ruling DMK against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s newly emerged political outfit, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK). On Wednesday, October 8, 2026, DMK leaders openly targeted TVK for its muted response to the police detention of Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi. While TVK formally condemned the heavy-handed police action, its failure to directly name the ruling central BJP government has triggered sharp questions from political opponents regarding hesitation and strategic ambiguity in state politics.

The Backdrop: Rahul Gandhi's Detention During INDIA Bloc Protest in Delhi

The controversy stems from high-voltage political demonstrations in the national capital earlier in the week:

INDIA Bloc March: On Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6–7, 2026, prominent opposition leaders under the INDIA bloc banner organized a high-stakes march in New Delhi.

Demanding Accountability: The protests were spearheaded to demand accountability and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll and voting irregularities.

Police Custody: During the demonstration, Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi alongside several key opposition leaders were briefly detained by Delhi Police, triggering nationwide condemnation from alliance partners.

TVK’s Statement and the Missing Mention of the BJP

Reacting to the developments in the capital, Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay’s party TVK took to social media to register its official stance:

Condemning the Action: TVK issued a public post stating that the manner in which Rahul Gandhi was detained was highly objectionable and asserted that such heavy-handed state tactics must be brought to an end.

Omission of the Ruling Party: However, the official statement noticeably avoided naming the central BJP administration or the Union Home Ministry, which exercises direct administrative control over the Delhi Police.

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