BJP Launches 'Justice Rally' to Demand Accountability in Student Assault Case

The BJP's women's wing plans a rally from Madurai to Chennai to seek justice in a student sexual assault case, asserting allegations against DMK members. State president K Annamalai criticizes efforts to cover up the incident. The rally ends with a memorandum to the Tamil Nadu Governor.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu is intensifying pressure on the ruling DMK government over a student sexual assault case. The party's women's wing announced a 'justice rally' from Madurai to Chennai to demand justice for the victim.

K Annamalai, the BJP's state president, accused DMK members of being involved in the case and criticized attempts to 'conceal the truth.' Annamalai detailed that the women's wing, led by Mahila Morcha chief Umarathi Rajan, will begin the rally on January 3, traveling 450 kilometers to deliver a memorandum to the Tamil Nadu Governor.

The assault occurred at Anna University, sparking widespread outrage from opposition parties. An arrest has been made, but the DMK denies any links between the accused and their party.

(With inputs from agencies.)