India, Aug. 5 -- TVK escalated its protest against Udhayanidhi's alleged remark by filing complaints with the local police and the NCW

Widespread protests erupted across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday following the arrest of former deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his alleged remarks alluding to popular actor Trisha and insulting her modesty, the police said. He was later released on bail.

"Did I mention anyone's name except the CM's? (at the protest held in Thanjavur). Then why do you think this is happening? Let the court decide," Udhayanidhi told reporters before being escorted away by the police.

Reacting to the arrest, Udhayanidhi's father and former chief minister MK Stalin said, "Arrogance leads to destruction; persistent arr...