Actor Vijay's fan arrested for derogatory comments against PM Modi

The tussle between the party and Vijay fans is far from over. The ongoing war of words between the BJP and Vijay fans started after the BJP leaders opposed the recently released 'Mersal'

A fan of actor Vijay, was arrested for allegedly posting derogatory comments on Facebook against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was arrested in Srivilliputhur town.

The youth, identified as Thirumurugan, has been charged with sectionb 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (Punishment for publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form), and CrPC section 505 for conducting public mischief. According Deccan Chronicle, the arrest came after BJP district secretary K Marimuthu filed a complaint with Srivilliputhur town police. The accused had allegedly posted derogatory comments against PM Modi in a private chat on a messenger service, said the report.

The tussle between the party and Vijay fans is far from over. The ongoing war of words between the BJP and Vijay fans started after the BJP leaders opposed the recently released 'Mersal' for its critical comments on demonetisation and Goods and Service Tax.

Vijay fans and BJP members clashed online following the release of the actor's latest movie 'Mersal'.

The Madras High Court dismissed a petition seeking to revoke the censor certificate issued to 'Mersal' over certain controversial dialogues relating to GST, holding that people's right to freedom of expression applies to films also.

The petitioner in his PIL had contended that the movie contained scenes and dialogues, which were against the interests of the country's sovereignty and integrity and the security of the state.

"This is a democracy and people have their right to freedom of expression, and this applies to films as well," a division bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and M Sundar observed dismissing the plea by advocate A Ashvathaman.

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