Thu Jan 02 06:58:52 UTC 2025: ## Police Deny Permission for BJP Women’s Protest March; Other Political Developments in Tamil Nadu

**Chennai, January 2, 2024** – The Tamil Nadu police have denied permission for a planned protest march by the BJP Mahila Morcha from Madurai to Chennai. The march, led by state president Umarathi Rajan, was intended to condemn the alleged rape of an Anna University student and allege a cover-up by the ruling DMK government, given that the accused is reportedly affiliated with the DMK. The march was scheduled to culminate in a meeting with the Tamil Nadu Governor to submit a memorandum.

Meanwhile, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan has called for a fair investigation into the Anna University rape case, expressing concern that the arrested individual may not be the sole perpetrator. He urged the government to ensure the safety of female students in educational institutions.

Separately, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) women’s wing leader Sowmiya Anbumani was arrested today for attempting to defy police restrictions on a protest against the same Anna University rape case in Valluvar Kottam, Chennai. Police had deployed over 300 personnel and buses anticipating the protest.

In other news:

* **Hazardous waste removal:** 377 tons of hazardous waste from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal, site of a 1984 gas leak, were transported to a processing plant in Dewas district.
* **Flower show inauguration:** Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the 4th Chennai Flower Show at the Semmozhi Poonga.
* **Gold price surge:** Gold prices increased by ₹240 per sovereign in Chennai, reaching ₹57,440.
* **Scrub typhus alert:** A rise in scrub typhus cases has been reported in seven districts of Tamil Nadu, prompting health officials to issue an alert.
* **Bus accident:** Twenty-five passengers were injured in a collision between two government buses near Alangulam in Ramanathapuram district.
* **Pongal gift distribution:** Tokens for the distribution of Pongal gift hampers will be distributed door-to-door starting tomorrow, January 3rd. The tokens will specify the date and time for collecting the hampers at ration shops to avoid overcrowding.

This report consolidates various news items from the original Tamil text, providing a concise overview of recent events in Tamil Nadu.

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