In a blistering critique, the BJP has accused Tamil Nadu’s DMK government of neglecting women’s security while Chief Minister MK Stalin prioritizes viral videos. The Sunday broadside from party spokesperson CR Kesavan comes against a backdrop of rising atrocities, including brutal rapes and assaults that have gripped the state.
Kesavan minced no words, calling the DMK ‘utterly failed’ in its duties. He likened Stalin, the state’s home minister, to Nero – leisurely composing reels on social media as violence surges unchecked. ‘Women in Tamil Nadu live in fear; the government’s apathy is unforgivable,’ he told reporters.
The spokesperson expanded on the crisis, pointing to nationwide outrage over sexual violence cases. He slammed DMK allies for their reticence and took aim at Congress and TMC leaders who champion women’s rights elsewhere but stay mum here. ‘Selective outrage defines their politics,’ Kesavan remarked.
A heartbreaking case in Kulathur, Thoothukudi, exemplified the failures: a teenage girl’s murder might have been prevented with prompt policing after her disappearance report. Locals’ fury boiled over when DMK leaders, including MP Kanimozhi, arrived – met with stone-throwing and chants of anger.
As polls approach, BJP senses a shift in public mood. Kesavan forecasted the DMK’s downfall, urging voters to demand change. This confrontation highlights broader governance concerns, with women’s safety emerging as a flashpoint in Tamil Nadu’s polarized politics. Swift reforms are essential to restore trust.