New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- DMK MP P Wilson on Tuesday termed the detention of Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin an "atrocious act" by the Tamil Nadu government, alleging that the FIR against him was aimed at diverting attention from issues concerning farmers and the Cauvery water dispute.

Speaking to ANI, Wilson claimed that Udhayanidhi Stalin had not made the alleged remarks attributed to him and accused the state government of suppressing dissent.

"This is one of the atrocious acts of the state government. Yesterday, the DMK party arranged for a statewide agitation because the ruling TVK government has given up and is not working for the rights of the farmers and the people of Tamil Nadu. Since Udhayanidhi po...