New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested on Tuesday, August 4, following a police complaint against him for his alleged remarks against actress Trisha Krishnan at a rally.

He will reportedly be taken to Thanjavur for further questioning. While being escorted from his Chennai residence, Udhayanidhi reportedly said that the action was being taken to divert attention from real issues.

Just a day ago, the Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi faced severe criticism over the remarks made during a public meeting in Thanjavur on the Cauvery water issue.

While addressing a protest gathering over the Cauvery dispute in Thanjavur, Udhayanidhi took a swipe at Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, allegi...