-Stalin Government has failed to create a safe environment for female students and is making shameful attempts to shield the perpetrators: ABVP
-ABVP demands an independent investigation into the violation of victim's privacy in Anna University rape case
New Delhi, 30 December HS): Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on Monday staged a massive demonstration at Tamil Nadu Bhawan here, demanding an impartial and independent investigation into the sexual assault of a 19 year-old student at Anna University. ABVP called for strict action against the perpetrators supported by the Stalin Government, immediate release of ABVP activists arrested during protest in Tamil Nadu and an investigation into those responsible for violating the privacy of the victim.
On 23 December, the student was sexually assaulted and the prime accused reportedly has close connections with senior leaders of Tamil Nadu’s ruling party DMK. This has led to continuous efforts by the state government to suppress the issue. Today, the ABVP protested demanding justice for the victim, strict punishment for the guilty, and an independent investigation into DMK's role in protecting the accused. The ABVP also called for release of arrested ABVP activists detained during protests in Tamil Nadu.
ABVP’s National Secretary, Shivangi Kharwal stated, “The Stalin Government in Tamil Nadu has proven to be utterly incapable of ensuring safety of female students. The horrific crime committed by goons backed by this government stands tall as a testament of its failure. Through the protest at Tamil Nadu Bhawan, we have raised a voice of justice for the victim and demanded a fair investigation into the case, along with immediate release of our activists arrested in Tamil Nadu.”
ABVP Delhi State Secretary, Harsh Attri stated, “The sexual assault case of a girl student at Anna University is deeply saddening. Today we have staged a mass protest in front of Tamil Nadu Bhawan, demanding a swift investigation into the case and a strict action against the perpetrators. ABVP will leave no stone unturned to ensure justice for the victim.”
The protest witnessed the presence of Delhi University Students’ Union Vice President Bhanu Pratap Singh and Secretary Mitravinda Karanwal along with hundreds of students.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Manoj Kumar Tayal
