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Students from the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a protest outside the Tamil Nadu Bhawan in Delhi on 30 December 2024 demanding justice for the girl student from Anna University, Tamil Nadu, who was sexually assaulted by a DMK functionary in the university campus. The protest was sparked by the recent allegations of a physical assault on the student, which has ignited widespread outrage among fellow students and political groups. The demonstrators raised slogans and demanded accountability from both the university administration and local authorities for their handling of the incident.
A significant number of ABVP students gathered outside the Tamil Nadu Bhawan, demanding justice for the victim and calling for the arrest of those responsible. The protest intensified after several ABVP activists were arrested during the demonstration, with protesters emphasizing that they would not back down until justice was served and the arrested activists were released.
The protest was particularly marked by strong emotions, with many students, particularly women, expressing anger and frustration over the assault and the subsequent leak of sensitive information related to the victim. According to the protesters, when the assault occurred, the details were made public, leading to further victimization. Furthermore, ABVP activists who attempted to speak out about the case were reportedly arrested.
The protesters, holding placards and posters that read “Stop protecting rapist DMK goons” “ShameOnMKStalin” made it clear that they would not disperse until their demands were met. They called for immediate action from the authorities and the release of the ABVP activists who had been detained.
VIDEO | ABVP protests against Tamil Nadu government over a sexual assault incident at Anna University at Tamil Nadu Bhawan in Delhi.#ABVP #AnnaUniversity
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 30, 2024
In response to the growing protest, a heavy police presence was deployed around the Tamil Nadu Bhawan, with barricades set up to prevent the students from moving forward. However, the students continued their protest, demanding that the government take strict action against the perpetrators of the assault. They emphasized that such incidents should not have been allowed to escalate, urging for harsher punishment for the offenders involved.
The protesters also voiced their frustration at the local administration for allegedly ignoring the issue and failing to take appropriate action sooner. They stated that their struggle would continue until the victim received justice, and the arrested ABVP activists were freed.
The protest remains ongoing, with students pledging to remain at the site as long as necessary. The police have been placed on high alert, and the situation is being closely monitored.
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