Udhayanidhi flays TVK-led government over alleged sexual assault of schoolgirl near Vandalur
Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has criticized the TVK-led government over the alleged sexual assault of a schoolgirl in Chengalpattu. He accused authorities of attempting to cover up the crime as a snakebite to avoid political fallout during a bypoll campaign.
Why it matters
The incident highlights significant concerns regarding women's safety in schools and potential political interference in law enforcement investigations.
Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday (September 25, 2026) expressed shock over the alleged sexual assault on a government schoolgirl near Vandalur in Chengalpattu district and accused the TVK-led government of attempting to cover up the incident as a snakebite.
In a post on X, Mr. Udhayanidhi alleged the girl was abducted from the school premises in broad daylight by some unidentified persons and was sexually assaulted.
“Where is the Singapenn Special Force? Where is the Chief Minister who delivered dialogues saying he would be like an elder brother when it comes to women’s safety and protect them? It is a shame that the students are not safe even within the government school premises under the dummy Chief Minister’s circus government, which claims no compromise on women’s safety,” Mr. Udhayanidhi said.
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