Tamil Nadu BJP Leader Annamalai Protests Handling of Anna University Assault Case With Dramatic Acts

Annamalai whips himself, vows to fast for 48 days, and go barefoot to demand justice and criticize the DMK-led government.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai whipped himself in public as a symbolic protest against the state government's handling of a sexual assault case at Anna University.
The BJP leader announced a 48-day fast and pledged to remain barefoot until the ruling DMK party is removed from power.
Annamalai framed his actions as rooted in Tamil cultural traditions, describing them as acts of atonement and protest against perceived injustices in the state.
The incident follows the alleged sexual assault of a second-year Anna University student, which has led to widespread criticism of the DMK government by opposition parties.
A suspect in the case has been arrested, but opposition leaders, including Annamalai, accuse the government of apathy and political interference in law enforcement.