Udhayanidhi flays TVK-led government over alleged sexual assault of schoolgirl near Vandalur
He also accused the police of trying to cover up the crime and divert the issue by portraying it as a snakebite
Udhayanidhi Stalin, leader of the Opposition, expressed shock on September 25, 2026, over the alleged sexual assault of a government schoolgirl near Vandalur in Chengalpattu district. He accused the TVK-led government of attempting to cover up the incident as a snakebite, referring to the Chief Minister's previous promises to protect women's safety.
According to Udhayanidhi, the girl was abducted from the school premises during the day by unidentified individuals and sexually assaulted. He called for proper treatment of the victim, severe action against the accused, and better safety measures for children on school premises. Udhayanidhi also alleged that the police were trying to cover up the crime and divert attention by claiming it was a snakebite, suggesting this was due to the Chief Minister's upcoming visit to Madurantakam for a bypoll campaign.
He warned that if there was any attempt to cover up the incident, "people would certainly teach a lesson to the rulers."
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