In a united condemnation of a heinous crime, DMK MP Kanimozhi and BJP leader Annamalai on Tuesday expressed outrage over the alleged sexual assault of a young woman in Ervadi, Ramanathapuram district, and demanded stronger measures to ensure women's safety in Tamil Nadu.
The incident was registered at the Srivaikuntam All Women Police Station, and two suspects were arrested on Monday in connection with the assault. According to police, the accused allegedly lured the woman with a promise of employment and sexually assaulted her at a private lodge in Ervadi after administering a sedative.
The accused have been identified as Balamurugan, 32, from Arumugamangalam near Srivaikuntam, and Jayapal, 34, from Ramanathapuram district. Following a complaint, both were arrested and subsequently remanded to judicial custody.
Political Reactions
Taking to social media platform X, Kanimozhi criticized the state government's handling of women's safety. She wrote, “Women’s safety has become a major question mark. When Chief Minister Vijay and his team stop the habit of blaming the DMK as if it were election season, realise that they themselves are the ruling party, and start acting with responsibility?”
Annamalai, in his post on X, raised concerns about the ruling party's commitment to law and order. He stated, “The question arises whether TVK, which came to power claiming alternative politics, is now treading the same path as DMK.” He further called for effective safety measures to prevent such incidents from recurring.
The case has sparked a political debate, with both leaders emphasizing the urgent need for stronger enforcement of laws to protect women. The arrests have been made, but the demand for justice and systemic change continues to echo across political lines.
