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Madras High Court orders Udhayanidhi Stalin’s release after questioning

thehindu.com · 7dShare

The Madras High Court directed the release of Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on station bail after questioning, hours after his arrest over alleged objectionable remarks. The court recorded the Tamil Nadu government’s assurance that he would not be remanded in judicial custody. The arrest has also sparked sharp political reactions across Tamil Nadu.

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