Chennai, Aug. 4 -- Manithaneya Makkal Katchi(MMK) president and MLA MH Jawahirullah condemned the arrest of Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, describing it as an act of political vendetta, and urged the Tamil Nadu government to release him immediately.

In a statement, Jawahirullah said Udhayanidhi Stalin had participated in the Cauvery rights protest held in Thanjavur on August 3 and alleged that police registered a case under six sections and arrested him based on a complaint filed by members of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) over a controversial remark made during his speech.

While stating that the controversial phrase used by Udhayanidhi should have been avoided, Jawahirullah said arresting the Leader of the Opposition...