The government on Thursday filed a defamation complaint against Premalatha, wife of DMDK leader Vijayakant, for her remarks concerning Chief Minister Jayalalithaa at a public meeting which was held in March. The complaint was filed in the Principal Sessions Court by City Public Prosecutor on behalf of the Chief Minister.
According to the complainant, Ms. Premalatha made a “defamatory” speech on March 13 near Valluvarkottam, in which she alleged that five DMDK MLAs were purchased.