Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin strongly defended his government in the state assembly during the winter session, following criticism from opposition parties over the handling of the alleged sexual assault case at Anna University. Addressing legislators, Stalin emphasized the swift arrest of the accused and reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting the victim and ensuring justice. “This government takes a strong stance against crimes committed against women. No one can accept what happened to a student in Chennai,” Stalin stated, adding that the incident was cruel and reprehensible. He accused the opposition of politicizing the issue for short-term political gains and urged them to provide evidence to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) instead of engaging in disruptive activities.

The case, involving the sexual assault of a second-year university student on campus, has triggered widespread outrage and political drama in Tamil Nadu. According to reports, the student was allegedly threatened and assaulted while conversing with a friend. The opposition, particularly AIADMK MLAs, criticized the DMK government for its purportedly slow response. Dressed in black shirts, they staged protests for three consecutive days, demanding accountability and questioning women’s safety under the current administration. Despite the criticism, Stalin