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A biryani vendor was arrested in connection with the sexual assault case. CM MK Stalin said in Tamil Nadu Assembly that the accused was a “DMK supporter, not a member”.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin (PTI Image)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday admitted in the state Assembly that the accused in the Anna University sexual assault case was a “supporter of DMK”, however, clarified that he is not a member of the party.
The Chief Minister said that the government acted with an “iron fist” in cases of crimes against women and in this case too, Gananesekaran, the accused, was arrested soon after the incident was reported.
“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 and was arrested soon after. The incident has caused a massive uproar by the Opposition in the ongoing Assembly session.
Stalin Slams Opposition
The Chief Minister slammed the Opposition for “cheap activities” and allegedly attempting to show that women are unsafe in the state and said that such tactics would not have takers on the ground.
“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.
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