New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Tuesday commented on the police detention of Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, calling both the remark that led to it and the subsequent arrest "unwarranted."

Speaking to reporters, Chidambaram said, "The comment was unwarranted, and the arrest was also unnecessary. Both were completely unwarranted and unnecessary distractions from the issue on hand, which is the water arrangement between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and the upcoming Budget in Tamil Nadu."

The Madras High Court today directed the Tamil Nadu Police to release the DMK MLA after completing his questioning in connection with a case registered over his alleged remarks linked to actress Trisha...