Opposition protests and serious allegations against the ruling party

The case of alleged sexual harassment of an Anna University student has created a stir in Tamil Nadu politics. Regarding this incident, BJP State President K. Annamalai has made serious allegations against the DMK government and has adopted unique methods of protest. The BJP claims that the accused has links with the ruling DMK, while the DMK has rejected these allegations.

BJP’s protest: From slippers to self-torture

BJP President K. Annamalai had taken a pledge not to wear slippers and walk barefoot in protest against this incident.

• seeking justice:
  • Annamalai took another level of protest by beating himself with a whip to show that he would go to any extent for justice.
• Allegations against DMK:
  • The BJP alleges that the accused is a DMK student wing official and his connection with the ruling party is providing him security.

Photos and statements in support of allegations

Of. Annamalai shared photographs of the accused with DMK leaders.

• Blame:
  • Annamalai claimed that the accused committed the crime because of his association with the DMK.
  • BJP alleges that the police did not take action against the accused because he is close to the ruling party.
• Ruling party reaction:
  • DMK rejected these allegations outright and called them political propaganda.

Action of National Women Commission

The National Commission for Women (NCW) took cognizance of the incident and directed Tamil Nadu Police to take strict action.

• Letter to DGP:
  • The Commission wrote a letter to Tamil Nadu Director General of Police Shankar Jiwal asking him to invoke Section 71 of the Indian Justice Code, 2023 on the accused.
  • This section provides for strict action against repeat offenders.
• Charges against the accused:
  • The Commission said that the accused is a habitual offender and similar crimes have been registered against him in the past also.
  • The Commission alleged that these cases have been put on hold.

Dispute between BJP and DMK

Allegations and counter-allegations continue between BJP and DMK regarding this matter.

• BJP’s stance:
  • BJP has alleged that action is not being taken against the accused because he is associated with the ruling party.
• DMK’s clarification:
  • DMK termed BJP’s allegations as baseless and said the party condemns the incident and supports action against the culprits.