CM Stalin Clarifies: Anna University Sexual Assault Accused Is a DMK Supporter, Not Member

CM Stalin Clarifies: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday admitted in the Assembly in the state that the accused in Anna University sexual assault case was a "supporter of DMK", but clarified that he is not a party member.

The Chief Minister said that the government acted with an "iron fist" in cases of crimes against women and that in this case, also, Gananesekaran, the accused, was arrested immediately after the incident was reported.

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Stalin’s Admission In Assembly

“Accused Gananesekaran is not a member of DMK but just sympathizer or supporter of DMK," Stalin said while addressing the Assembly.

A 19-year-old engineering student was allegedly sexually assaulted on the Anna University campus on December 23 last year. The accused was a biryani vendor who was shortly arrested after. There were massive protests from the opposition regarding the incident in the ongoing Assembly session.

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Stalin slams an Opposition

The Chief Minister refrained from saying "cheap activity" of taking the opposition with it and also said that the opposition was trying to project women as unsafe in the state and that such tactics would not work at ground level.

“Opposition asks who is that sir? If you really have evidence, please give that to the SIT that is investigating the case. Don’t indulge in cheap activities for short-term political benefits. This government has an iron fist on crimes against women. With this one incident, many are trying to show that women are unsafe. Definitely, this won’t work among people," Stalin said.

Stalin said that his government wants to stand beside the victim and ensure her justice. Otherwise, if the accused was not arrested after the crime or saved, then the government could have been blamed.

“Even after arresting the accused within a short period of time and collecting evidence, blaming the government only has political benefits," he said.

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