Chennai, Oct. 26 -- Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Udhayanidhi Stalin condemned the arrest of former School Education Minister and DMK leader Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi in connection with an alleged Rs 100-crore private school approval scam, alleging that the state government had acted out of political vendetta.

In a post on X, Udhayanidhi described Anbil Mahesh as his brother and accused the administration of targeting him for political reasons. He also alleged that the arrest was intended to deflect attention from issues including law and order, rising prices and alleged misconduct by members of the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK).

"I strongly condemn the 'circus' administration for arresting former Minist...