Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 28 (ANI): AIADMK cadre on Monday staged protest across the state against the arrest of former Tamil Nadu minister D Jayakumar following the local body elections, which was held on February 19.

The police had arrested Jayakumar for allegedly assaulting and disrobing a man during the local body elections. The AIADMK had alleged that the man had indulged in fake voting at a polling booth.

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Later, based on the complaint from the man, the police arrested Jayakumar on February 21.

Today, the AIADMK cadre held the protest across the state, demanding the release of Jayakumar.

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Senior leaders like Sellur Raju participated in the protest held in Madurai. (ANI)

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