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BJP leader Tamilisai detained for protesting 'irregularities'

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March 18, 2025

The Tamil Nadu police on Monday detained Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan for protesting against the alleged Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC) scam.

- Agencies

CHENNAI:

"They are arresting me from my residence. I won't go separately. I want everyone to come with me," Soundararajan told reporters as she was detained by the police.

Heavy police deployment was seen outside her residence in Chennai.

Earlier in the day, Soundararajan said that everyone had the right to protest over any issue. Talking about the alleged TASMAC scam, she said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has revealed irregularities worth ₹1,000 crore in TASMAC.

She said that the BJP had planned a peaceful protest regarding the issue.

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