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Tamil Rapper Arivu Arrested Over Anti-NEET Comments, Udhayanidhi Stalin Condemns Move
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 08:08 AM
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Tamil rapper Arivu was taken into custody after making anti-NEET remarks, a move that has drawn criticism from political leaders including Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Tamil rapper Arivu was arrested by authorities following a series of anti-NEET statements he made in public and on social media. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) has been a subject of intense debate across India, and Arivu’s remarks were seen as a direct challenge to the exam’s legitimacy.
The arrest was met with swift condemnation from Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of DMK chief M. K. Stalin and a prominent political figure in Tamil Nadu. In a statement, Udhayanidhi criticized the action as an infringement on artistic freedom and a politically motivated response to dissent.
Police officials have not yet released details about the charges or the legal grounds for the arrest. However, the incident has sparked discussions about freedom of expression and the role of artists in political discourse.
Arivu’s supporters have called for a review of the arrest, arguing that the rapper was merely exercising his right to critique a controversial exam system. The case is expected to be heard in a local court soon.
The arrest was met with swift condemnation from Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of DMK chief M. K. Stalin and a prominent political figure in Tamil Nadu. In a statement, Udhayanidhi criticized the action as an infringement on artistic freedom and a politically motivated response to dissent.
Police officials have not yet released details about the charges or the legal grounds for the arrest. However, the incident has sparked discussions about freedom of expression and the role of artists in political discourse.
Arivu’s supporters have called for a review of the arrest, arguing that the rapper was merely exercising his right to critique a controversial exam system. The case is expected to be heard in a local court soon.