Tiruchirappalli, Sept. 12 -- The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) staged widespread protests against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay following remarks made by the Chief Minister against DMK chief MK Stalin inside the state Assembly. The opposition party slammed the ruling dispensation for avoiding direct accountability and relying on historical controversies to divert public attention.

Addressing a gathering in Tiruchirappalli, DMK Principal Secretary KN Nehru launched a scathing attack on the administration's strategy on the floor of the House.

He said, "DMK had repeatedly challenged the government to take action if there were allegations of corruption against the party... Instead of answering questions, the Chief Minister was sp...