Wed Jan 08 18:39:42 UTC 2025: ## AIADMK Accuses DMK of Political Gain in Anna University Sexual Assault Case

**Chennai, January 9, 2025** – The AIADMK staged a walkout of the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday, protesting the DMK government’s handling of a sexual assault case involving a female student at Anna University. The opposition party accused the ruling DMK of using the incident for political advantage, citing discrepancies in statements from police and the Higher Education Minister.

Deputy floor leader R.B. Udhayakumar highlighted inconsistencies and questioned the Chief Minister’s silence on the issue until now. AIADMK MLAs wore black shirts and sarees with badges reading “Yaar Andha Sir?” (“Who’s that Sir?”), implying a connection between the accused and the DMK. Udhayakumar also claimed the arrested suspect, Gnanasekaran, was a DMK member, a claim denied by the Chief Minister.

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin countered the AIADMK’s accusations, stating that the accused, while a “DMK sympathiser,” had been arrested and detained under the Goondas Act. He emphasized the ongoing High Court-ordered investigation and promised stringent action against all involved, regardless of political affiliation. He also criticized the AIADMK for its handling of the 2019 Pollachi sex scandal.

The incident sparked a debate among other parties. DMK allies, including the Congress, called for the Governor, who is the Chancellor of Anna University, to take responsibility, while the BJP held the state government accountable. The CPI(M) and CPI demanded swift justice for the victim. Congress leader K. Selvaperunthagai suggested investigating the accused’s call records.

The debate highlights a deep political divide in Tamil Nadu over the handling of the sensitive case, with accusations and counter-accusations dominating the Assembly proceedings. The investigation continues, and further developments are expected.

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