AIADMK MLAs Protest in Tamil Nadu Assembly

In Chennai, during the winter session of the Tamil Nadu assembly, members of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) arrived at the Secretariat wearing black shirts. This was a symbolic protest against the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government concerning an alleged sexual assault case at Anna University.

Protest Details

The AIADMK MLAs have been wearing black shirts since the assembly session began on January 6. They are demanding justice for the victim of the alleged assault, despite assurances from Chief Minister MK Stalin that the government supports the victim and has arrested the accused.

Chief Minister's Statement

Chief Minister MK Stalin addressed the assembly, expressing his concern over the incident without naming the university. He emphasized that the government does not condone such acts and criticized one member for trying to portray the government negatively.

Political Reactions

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundarajan called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the incident. The BJP's core committee has passed a resolution regarding this demand. Various political parties have criticized the DMK government for its handling of the case, accusing it of being slow to act.

Incident Background

The incident involved a second-year student at Anna University who was allegedly assaulted on campus in December. The student reported that an unidentified man threatened and assaulted her while she was with a friend. The Chennai Police have arrested one person in connection with the case.