Chennai, Aug. 5 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday marked his presence at the state legislature on the first day of the assembly session. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led (TVK) government is set to present its maiden budget.

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition (LoP) Udhayanidhi Stalin also reached the legislative assembly in Chennai. DMK MLAs gathered outside the state legislative assembly to welcome their leader.

A face-off is expected between CM Vijay and Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition (LoP) Udhayanidhi Stalin in the legislative assembly following the latter's arrest over alleged objectionable remarks on actor Trisha during a public speech.

Udhayanidhi was released later due to Madras High Court intervention.

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