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The text is a news article from The Hindu, published on June 20, 2025. It reports that former AIADMK MP P. Kumar filed a complaint against DMK IT wing secretary and Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa, accusing him of slander and spreading false information against former Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami through the DMK IT wing’s social media platform. The complaint alleges that a post on June 17th contained an indecent caricature that insulted Palaniswami and the AIADMK party flag, potentially inciting conflict between party members. Kumar is seeking legal action under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act.
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**AIADMK Leader Accuses DMK Minister of Slander Over Social Media Post**
**TIRUCHI, INDIA – June 20, 2025** – Former AIADMK MP P. Kumar has filed a formal complaint against DMK IT wing secretary and current Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa, alleging the minister disseminated slanderous remarks and false information against former Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami via the DMK IT wing’s social media channels.
Kumar submitted the complaint to Tiruchi Superintendent of Police S. Selvanagarathinam, urging legal action under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act. At issue is a social media post from June 17th which, according to Kumar, featured an “indecent and obscene caricature” of Palaniswami.
The AIADMK Tiruchi Rural South district secretary stated that the post was a deliberate attempt to damage Palaniswami’s reputation and insulted the AIADMK party flag. Kumar argues that the post has the potential to incite conflict between the political parties’ members, potentially disrupting law and order in the region. He is demanding legal action against Rajaa and all individuals involved in the posting.
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