Anna University Row: TN BJP Chief Annamalai Vows To Walk Barefoot Until DMK Is Ousted, Will 'Whip Himself'
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Anna University Row: TN BJP Chief Annamalai Vows To Walk Barefoot Until DMK Is Ousted, Will 'Whip Himself'

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu BJP president Annamalai announced a series of protests against DMK-led government in Tamil Nadu. The BJP leader announced the protest in the wake of a political controversy surrounding the sexual assault on a female student at Anna University in Chennai. Addressing reporters in Coimbatore, Annamalai on Thursday slammed the state police and government for their handling of the recent Anna University sexual assault case. All MLAs, MPs are from DMK in Chennai, is this a city safeguarding the people?.I hope and pray Tamil Nadu govt acts," he said. Meanwhile, Annamalai also claimed that Gnanasekaran, arrested in connection with the crime, serves as the deputy organiser of DMK's Saidapet East student wing.

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HT Year Ender 2024: Significant student protests that shook the education sector
2 days, 1 hour ago

HT Year Ender 2024: Significant student protests that shook the education sector

Hindustan Times  

This year, the education sector saw some tumultuous moments, as students took to the streets, raising their voices and demanding fair decision-making from the authorities. Due to various controversies regarding the alleged question paper leak of competitive exams, student safety and delayed exams, the education sector saw unrest among students, parents, and stakeholders, demanding action on various issues. Here's a …

Anna University sexual assault: NCW team begins probe
2 days, 3 hours ago

Anna University sexual assault: NCW team begins probe

Deccan Chronicle  

A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women on Monday commenced its enquiry into the sexual assault on the Anna University student.Amidst an allegation of denial of police permission for their agitation on Monday, scores of opposition AIADMK members attempted to stage protests throughout Tamil Nadu claiming the involvement of another person in the sexual assault case in which …

Anna University sexual assault: Vijay decries rising crimes against women
2 days, 4 hours ago

Anna University sexual assault: Vijay decries rising crimes against women

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay expressed deep anguish over the increasing crimes against women in Tamil Nadu, citing the recent sexual assault of a student at Anna University. In a statement, Vijay criticized the ruling DMK government for its handling of law and order issues, urging collective efforts to make Tamil Nadu a safer state for women. As …

What's the cultural and religious significance of BJP leader K Annamalais' ultimate penance of self-flogging?
2 days, 10 hours ago

What's the cultural and religious significance of BJP leader K Annamalais' ultimate penance of self-flogging?

India Today  

Months after steering the BJP's electoral campaign in Tamil Nadu, which didn't quite go as planned, K Annamalai, the party's Tamil Nadu president, made headlines on Friday by flogging himself six times. SELF-FLOGGING, ONE OF THE TRADITIONAL TAMIL ACTS OF PENANCE Explaining his reaction, Annamalai linked his penancing act to sexual assault, saying "self-flagellating is part of our tradition. In …

Anna University sexual assault case: Actor Vijay pens letter, asks who should be questioned over students’ safety - Tamil Nadu News
2 days, 10 hours ago

Anna University sexual assault case: Actor Vijay pens letter, asks who should be questioned over students’ safety - Tamil Nadu News

India Today  

Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam president actor-politician Vijay, in a hand-written letter, asked who can be asked to make women feel safe in Tamil Nadu? Vijay’s hand-written note on the official letterhead of the party, addressed to “dear sisters” came in the aftermath of the sexual assault that happened at Anna University on December 23. He began the letter by saying that …

Anna University sexual assault - NCW team arrives at Chennai's Anna University to begin investigation of on-campus sexual assault - Tamil Nadu News
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2 days, 10 hours ago

Anna University sexual assault - NCW team arrives at Chennai's Anna University to begin investigation of on-campus sexual assault - Tamil Nadu News

India Today  

A two-member delegation of the National Commission of Women arrived at Anna University in Chennai to investigate the sexual assault of a 19-year-old student that occurred on the campus. The fact-finding committee was formed on Saturday after the NCW took note of the case, based on news reports and social media posts. The committee, consisting of NCW member Mamata Kumari …

Anna University Chennai rape case: Madras HC slams police commissioner over ‘leaked FIR’; forms all-women SIT
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3 days, 4 hours ago

Anna University Chennai rape case: Madras HC slams police commissioner over ‘leaked FIR’; forms all-women SIT

Live Mint  

The Madras High Court sharply criticised Chennai Police Commissioner A Arun on Saturday for his handling of the Anna University sexual assault case, questioning his conduct during the early stages of the investigation. The National Commission for Women has set up a two-member fact-finding committee to investigate the alleged sexual assault of a 19-year-old student at Anna University. According to …

TN Governor Urges Immediate Action Following Anna University Sexual Assault
3 days, 4 hours ago

TN Governor Urges Immediate Action Following Anna University Sexual Assault

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, the chancellor of Anna University, has directed university officials to prioritize the safety and security of students following a shocking sexual assault on campus.The Governor emphasized that student safety and well-being are non-negotiable and instructed the administration to address safety concerns raised by students immediately. A release from the Raj Bhavan stated that he …

Madras HC takes up Anna varsity assault
4 days, 15 hours ago

Madras HC takes up Anna varsity assault

Hindustan Times  

The Madras high court on Friday took suo motu cognisance of the case in which a 19-year-old student was sexually assaulted inside the Anna University campus in Chennai earlier this week. The National Commission for Women also took suo motu cognisance of the case on Thursday, highlighting that the accused is a habitual offender. NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar directed the …

BJP’s Annamalai flogs himself to protest against varsity case
4 days, 15 hours ago

BJP’s Annamalai flogs himself to protest against varsity case

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party president K Annamalai flogged himself six times on Friday to protest against the alleged sexual assault of a second-year student at Anna University. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai flogs himself as he stages protest condemning the Tamil Nadu government and the state police over the handling of the Chennai college student sexual assault case, …

K Annamalai Whips Himself in Protest Against Campus Assault
4 days, 16 hours ago

K Annamalai Whips Himself in Protest Against Campus Assault

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: State BJP president K Annamalai whipped himself in public outside his house in Coimbatore on Friday morning in the presence of his supporters, some of whom rushed in and stopped him from continuing with the self-flagellation after he swung the white colored whip around his bare torso eight times. Annamalai had announced that he would whip himself to draw …

Tamil Nadu BJP leader Annamalai whips himself in protest against Anna University sexual assault
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4 days, 22 hours ago

Tamil Nadu BJP leader Annamalai whips himself in protest against Anna University sexual assault

The Hindu  

In protest against the sexual assault of a girl at Anna University in Chennai and wanting to oust the DMK government in the State, the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party president K. Annamalai on Friday flogged himself in front of his house in Coimbatore, barefoot. Recalling his days as a police officer, he said: “I had investigated a 10-year-old girl’s …

BJP's K Annamalai whips himself, pledges to observe 48-day fast in protest against Anna University rape case
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4 days, 23 hours ago

BJP's K Annamalai whips himself, pledges to observe 48-day fast in protest against Anna University rape case

Op India  

On Friday, 27th December, Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai protested against the state government outside his residence in Coimbatore by whipping himself several times. This comes as the BJP accused the DMK government of failing to handle the case of sexual assault on a 19-year-old girl in Anna University, Chennai. VIDEO | BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai whips …

Annamalai flogs himself as pledged
5 days ago

Annamalai flogs himself as pledged

Deccan Chronicle  

To criticise the state government and Police for their "apathy" in handling the sexual assault case of a student of Anna University, K Annamalai, Tamil Nadu BJP president flogged himself outside his residence in Coimbatore on Friday. On Thursday Annamalai pledged to whipping himself six times, fasting for 48 days and not wearing sandals until DMK is removed from power. …

‘Will not wear sandals until…’: BJP's Annamalai on Anna University sexual assault case
5 days, 19 hours ago

‘Will not wear sandals until…’: BJP's Annamalai on Anna University sexual assault case

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party unit chief K Annamalai on Thursday declared he will not wear sandals until the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is removed from power in the state. The BJP leader made this remark during his party's protest against the alleged sexual assault of a female student at the Anna University campus in Chennai. Anna University sexual assault case …

Tamil Nadu BJP’s Annamalai mounts bid to oust Stalin-led DMK govt: ‘Will forego shoes, whip myself, fast for 48 days’
5 days, 20 hours ago

Tamil Nadu BJP’s Annamalai mounts bid to oust Stalin-led DMK govt: ‘Will forego shoes, whip myself, fast for 48 days’

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai redoubled efforts to oust the MK Stalin-led DMK government on Thursday — announcing plans for elaborate protests and a lengthy fast. Earlier today, the leader had further alleged that the accused involved in the Chennai student's sexual assault case is a “repeat offender” and deputy organiser of Chief Minister MK Stalin-led DMK's Saidai East …

Anna University Assault Case: BJP Alleges Accused Linked To DMK, Sparks Row; DMK Responds
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6 days, 2 hours ago

Anna University Assault Case: BJP Alleges Accused Linked To DMK, Sparks Row; DMK Responds

ABP News  

Anna University Assault Case: The Bharatiya Janata Party has alleged that Gnanasekaran, the man who was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the sexual assault of a 19-year-old Anna University student in Chennai, is a member of the ruling DMK party. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai claimed that the accused serves as the deputy organiser of DMK's Saidapet East …

BJP posts Anna University sex assault accused's photo with Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK responds
6 days, 2 hours ago

BJP posts Anna University sex assault accused's photo with Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK responds

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has alleged that the accused arrested for the sexual assault of a 19-year-old Anna University student in Chennai is a “repeat offender and a DMK functionary”, an accusation which DMK leaders have denied. Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin with the Anna university sexual assault accused. In a post on X, BJP state president K …

Anna University Student Sexual Assault: AIADMK, BJP Workers Detained Over Protest In Chennai
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6 days, 3 hours ago

Anna University Student Sexual Assault: AIADMK, BJP Workers Detained Over Protest In Chennai

ABP News  

A day after the sexual assault of a woman student on Anna University campus in Chennai came to light, AIADMK and BJP workers staged a protest demanding justice on Thursday. Earlier, Student Federation of India, a wing of CPM, staged a protest in front of Anna University. They want to crush our voice," says BJP leader Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan as …

‘Shocked’ actor Vijay slams Chennai's Anna university sexual assault, demands ‘swift action’
6 days, 8 hours ago

‘Shocked’ actor Vijay slams Chennai's Anna university sexual assault, demands ‘swift action’

Hindustan Times  

Actor-politician Vijay has condemned the sexual assault of a second-year engineering student inside Chennai's Anna University campus, urging the Tamil Nadu government to take "swift legal action" against the accused. Actor and TVK chief Vijay also urged authorities to install CCTV cameras and other such facilities to ensure women's safety in the state. In a post on X, Vijay said …

Tamil Nadu: Annamalai vows to avoid wearing 'footwear' until DMK is removed from power
6 days, 10 hours ago

Tamil Nadu: Annamalai vows to avoid wearing 'footwear' until DMK is removed from power

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President K Annamalai took a challenging vow on Thursday. Annamalai said that he will not wear any kind of footwear until the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is removed from power in the state of Tamil Nadu. Annamalai writes letter to NCW On behalf of the BJP unit in Tamil Nadu, Annamalai today wrote a letter to …

DMK refutes BJP, AIADMK's claims of links with Anna University assault accused
6 days, 10 hours ago

DMK refutes BJP, AIADMK's claims of links with Anna University assault accused

India Today  

BJP State President K Annamalai on Thursday shared a photo on X showing Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and other DMK leaders with the accused, Gnanasekaran, in the recent sexual assault case involving a second-year engineering student from Anna University. Is it because he belongs to the ruling DMK?” சமàïà®äாà®ïà®äàïà®äàïˆ à®šàï€à®°à®ôிகàïà®•àïà®®àï, à® à®éàïˆà®äàïà®äàï à®µà®¿à®äமாà®é கàïà®ñàïà®ñசàï à®šàïÆà®ïலàïà®•à®³à®¿à®²àï à®ˆà®Ÿàïà®ªà®Ÿàïà®®àï à®šà®®àï‚க விரàï‹à®äிகளிà®éàï à®•àï‚டாரமாக …

Annamalai's vows to end DMK rule: I'll flog myself 6 times, won't wear slippers
6 days, 10 hours ago

Annamalai's vows to end DMK rule: I'll flog myself 6 times, won't wear slippers

India Today  

While addressing the media in Coimbatore, BJP’s Tamil Nadu state president K Annamalai lost his composure and slammed the DMK government. I won’t wear a chappal until the DMK government goes out.” He also promised to flog himself six times tomorrow outside his residence in Coimbatore to “take down all the evil”. At the press meet, he also lashed out …

Annamalai claims varsity sexual assault survivor's identity revealed, blames DMK
6 days, 10 hours ago

Annamalai claims varsity sexual assault survivor's identity revealed, blames DMK

India Today  

BJP’s Tamil Nadu state president K Annamalai accused the state police of deliberately revealing the identity of the girl who was sexually assaulted inside the Anna University campus a day before Christmas Eve. He tore into the state police and the ruling party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for making public the details of not just the victim’s identity, but also her …

Annamalai claims varsity sexual assault survivor's identity revealed, blames DMK
6 days, 10 hours ago

Annamalai claims varsity sexual assault survivor's identity revealed, blames DMK

India Today  

BJP’s Tamil Nadu state president K Annamalai accused the state police of deliberately revealing the identity of the girl who was sexually assaulted inside the Anna University campus a day before Christmas Eve. He tore into the state police and the ruling party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for making public the details of not just the victim’s identity, but also her …

Sexual assault inside Chennai's Anna University campus sparks outrage
6 days, 15 hours ago

Sexual assault inside Chennai's Anna University campus sparks outrage

Hindustan Times  

A 19-year-old student was allegedly sexually assaulted on the campus of Anna University in Chennai, police officers familiar with the matter said, adding that one man was arrested over the incident, which triggered widespread outrage and fanned a political tussle in Tamil Nadu. According to police, the 37-year-old accused entered the university campus on Monday evening and sexually assaulted the …

Actor Vijay calls for 'swift action' after university student assaulted in Chennai
1 week ago

Actor Vijay calls for 'swift action' after university student assaulted in Chennai

India Today  

Actor-politician Vijay on Wednesday expressed shock and pain over the sexual assault of a female student at Anna University in Chennai, and urged the Tamil Nadu government to take swift legal action against the perpetrator and ensure justice for the survivor. Although the police have informed that the person who sexually assaulted the student has been arrested, I urge the …

Student sexually assaulted in Chennai university, Annamalai slams law and order
1 week ago

Student sexually assaulted in Chennai university, Annamalai slams law and order

India Today  

A 19-year-old student of Anna University was sexually assaulted, and her male friend was attacked by two unidentified men inside the campus in Chennai. A joint security review will be undertaken by Greater Chennai Police and the university security officials and appropriate action will be taken to improve the security of the students. pic.twitter.com/jDzb1SuSbP — Dr.SG Suryah December 25, 2024 …

AIADMK to stage protest against atrocities on women in Tamil Nadu
3 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK to stage protest against atrocities on women in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam would hold demonstrations in Chennai on September 24 in protest against atrocities committed on women in Tamil Nadu, party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced on Friday. Mr. Palaniswami criticised the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government for “failing to ensure women safety” in Tamil Nadu for the past 40 months. Citing media reports on …

Supreme Court extends stay on proceedings in hate speech case against Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai
8 months ago

Supreme Court extends stay on proceedings in hate speech case against Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai

India TV News  

In a big relief to the Bhartiya Janta Party Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai, the Supreme Court on Monday extended the stay on the trial of a criminal case lodged against him for allegedly delivering a hate speech against Christians in an interview to a YouTube channel in October 2022. However, the bench issued a notice to the complainant, who …

AIADMK’s fresh salvo at Annamalai leaves its alliance with BJP in tatters
1 year, 3 months ago

AIADMK’s fresh salvo at Annamalai leaves its alliance with BJP in tatters

The Hindu  

The AIADMK’s announcement of “separation of ties” with the BJP on Monday seems to have added another layer of complexity to the already-strained relationship between the two parties. The outburst of the AIADMK’s organisation secretary and former Fisheries Minister, D. Jayakumar, was triggered by BJP State unit president K. Annamalai’s remarks on DMK founder and former Chief Minister C.N. Yet, …

Annamalai causes flutter by squatting on road
1 year, 3 months ago

Annamalai causes flutter by squatting on road

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Tense moments prevailed near Valluvar Kottam in Nungambakkam for some time as BJP State President K Annamalai, along with his supporters squatted on the road to protest against the denial of permission for him and his supporters of about 1,500 persons to walk to the main office of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department situation on Nungambakkam High …

Tamil Nadu BJP to reach out to minorities
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu BJP to reach out to minorities

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: BJP State President K Annamalai, who is starting his 168-day ‘yatra’ by foot and on wheels from Rameswaram with Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagging it off at a public meeting on Friday, has drawn out a definite plan to meet and interact with leaders of minority community leaders at the local levels in all the 234 Assembly constituencies …

AIADMK reconsidering alliance with BJP after Annamalai’s remark on Jayalalithaa
1 year, 6 months ago

AIADMK reconsidering alliance with BJP after Annamalai’s remark on Jayalalithaa

Live Mint  

The AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday said that a condemnation resolution has been passed against Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai for tainting the name of former chief minister Jayalalithaa. The development came as during an interview K Annamalai said previously “many administrations of Tamil Nadu were corrupt with former chief ministers convicted in courts of law.” …

Inexperienced politician: Dhinakaran, Panneerselvam join AIADMK in attack against Annamalai
1 year, 6 months ago

Inexperienced politician: Dhinakaran, Panneerselvam join AIADMK in attack against Annamalai

India Today  

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam chief TTV Dhinakaran has hit out at Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai. "Annamalai, who spouts off without having mature political understanding, should self-introspect if he is fit to be the Tamil Nadu BJP president," he said. Accusing Annamalai of being "politically immature", Panneerselvam, in a statement, said had the BJP not secured a majority in …

BJP's Annamalai working to break alliance in Tamil Nadu, says AIADMK
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP's Annamalai working to break alliance in Tamil Nadu, says AIADMK

India Today  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader D Jayakumar on Monday lashed out at Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party chief K Annamalai over his statement on former Tamil Nadu chief ministers indulging in corruption. Annamalai, in a recent interview, said that Tamil Nadu had seen many corrupt administrations in the past and former chief ministers were even convicted in …

Bihar migrant workers attack: Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai booked for inciting violence | DEETS
1 year, 9 months ago

Bihar migrant workers attack: Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai booked for inciting violence | DEETS

India TV News  

Bihar migrant workers attack: A day after Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party chief K Annamalai held the ruling DMK party responsible for the ongoing stir over alleged attacks on migrant labourers in the state, the police have booked him on charges of inciting violence and promoting enmity between groups. 4 others booked in the case: Besides, Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu …

Tamil Nadu BJP chief speaks against Hindi imposition as DMK calls for protest
2 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu BJP chief speaks against Hindi imposition as DMK calls for protest

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: BJP state president K. Annamalai said on Thursday that any entrance examination in India could be held only as per the Schedule Eight of the Constitution and that only the languages listed in that schedule were the official languages even as the DMK’s youth and students’ wings had called for a state-wide protest against ‘Hindi imposition’. Speaking to media …

Who is K Annamalai, lone BJP state chief to attend Ram Nath Kovind's farewell dinner
2 years, 5 months ago

Who is K Annamalai, lone BJP state chief to attend Ram Nath Kovind's farewell dinner

India Today  

The journey that IPS K Annamalai took up in 2019 by removing his khaki and wearing the white shirt and white veshti to mingle among the common people of Tamil Nadu surprised many political commentators. Recently, when a farewell dinner was hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the outgoing President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, Annamalai was the only …

We're controlling the narrative; DMK's downfall has begun: Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai
2 years, 6 months ago

We're controlling the narrative; DMK's downfall has begun: Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai

India Today  

Sparring has intensified in recent weeks between the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its electoral ally BJP in Tamil Nadu, raising apprehensions of a deeper rift amid attempts by the saffron party to expand its footprint in the state. On the other hand, the BJP, steered by its 38-year-old Tamil Nadu unit chief K. Annamalai, appears to be …

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