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Anna University Sexual Assault Case Rocks Tamil Nadu

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The horrifying sexual assault of a student at Anna University has sparked outrage across Tamil Nadu. Anna University is the pride of Tamil Nadu and is locate din the heart of Chennai! Therefore, the incident of violence against women by a repeat offender with alleged association with DMK is shaking public trust in the state.

Opposition parties, including AIADMK and BJP, strongly criticize the ruling DMK government and its leaders’ association with the accused! Thus, they hold DMK’s polity accountable for the deteriorating law and order in the state. BJP Tamil Nadu state president K. Annamalai, in particular, highlighted a disturbing pattern of protection offered to favored repeat offenders under DMK’s regime.

Anna University Student Sexually Assaulted

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A 19-year-old second-year Anna University student was allegedly gang-raped by a group reportedly linked to DMK members. On 23rd December 2024, while the young woman was conversing with her boyfriend at 8pm in the campus, miscreants surrounded and confronted her. Gnanasekaran, identified as DMK’s IT Cell member, allegedly assaulted the fourth-year male student and the victim’s boyfriend. Thereafter, he targeting the young woman.

Gnanasekaran and his gang reportedly dragged the student away and subjected her to a brutal gang rape.

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Tamil Nadu police have since arrested 37-year-old Gnanasekaran, a street-side biryani vendor operating near the campus. The free access of non-students to the campus that have a history of violence against women is jarring in nature. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious concerns about student safety at the university. Activists from the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and the All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) held a protest outside the campus.

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They demand justice for the victim and urge DMK government to incorporate stronger measures to ensure student security on the premises. 

Following the incident, Anna University has announced plans to enhance campus security. Measures include increasing CCTV surveillance and engaging ex-servicemen for patrol duties to prevent such occurrences in the future.

Annamalai Accuses DMK – Repeat Sexual Offenders Shielded By Political Nexus?

Annamalai’s allegations in the Anna University sexual assault are shocking! He states that the this case is part of a pattern. Moreover, many such incidents stem from repeat offenders who are favored DMK functionary. He outlined a troubling sequence of events in the instances of alleged gang rape and sexual offense:

Criminal Affiliations

  • Annamalai stated that offenders forge close ties with DMK functionaries and secure membership in the party. 
  • Consequently, criminal cases against such party “functionaries” and assets are suppressed. 
  • Thus, these criminal-minded alleged miscreants evade justice despite being classified as history-sheeters.

Suppression of Criminal Records:

  • The Police stand accused of succumbing to pressure from DMK leaders.
  • They are ‘politically’ urged and guided to neglect investigations. Thereby, enabling these offenders to commit further crimes.
  • The accusations by Annamalai are made via his X account in a public manner. 

Lack of Investigation:

  • Annamalai questions if CM MK Stalin will show any accountability to the victims of such system-approved assault!
  • Moreover, through Annamalai, the BJP asks how long the people of Tamil Nadu must tolerate such systemic failures.

Opposition Condemns Government Inaction in Anna University Case

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami compared the incident at Anna University to the Nirbhaya case. He calls it a shameful reflection of Tami Nadu’s law enforcement under DMK. Leaders from various opposition parties, including CPM’s K. Balakrishnan and AMMK’s TTV Dhinakaran, demanded immediate action to ensure women’s safety on campuses and workplaces.

BJP’s Annamalai took the criticism further, implying that Tamil Nadu under the DMK government has turned into a “breeding ground for criminals.” His tweet draws attention to repeated failures to address systemic flaws and prevent such atrocities.

Many analysts question the silence on women’s safety when such incidents occur in an INDI Alliance-ruled state.

From the horrific video in Manipur to cases in Uttar Pradesh, BJP detractors are quick to create an uproar over women’s security. However, these same voices remain conspicuously absent when incidents surface in INDI Alliance states. Whether it’s the RG Kar hospital case or the Anna University incident, women’s safety in these states often seems to be quietly ignored to shield the INC’s allies from public scrutiny.

CM Stalin’s Government Deflects Responsibility

Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan dismissed opposition criticism completely. He states that in Pollachi sexual assault cases happened under the previous AIADMK regime. Thus, he uses the offenses under the last government as a counter-example to shield the DMK regime. Instead of acting against the gang, the DMK police is arresting the protestors!

Thus, in the name of urging critics not to politicize the Anna University case, DMK seems to stifling the voice of the public.

While political blame games continue, the public of Tamil Naur demands swift justice and effective measures to protect students and women. Anna University’s shocking incident shows the dire straits of women under INDI Alliance regimes. Moreover, the political mud-slinging instead of action is a stark reminder of the urgent need for accountability and systemic reform in Tamil Nadu.

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