Thiruchengode mla and DMK ally ER Eswaran made controversial remarks regarding the recent gang rape case in Coimbatore.
In a viral video shared by former tamil Nadu bjp president K Annamalai, Eswaran suggested that a man and woman being together late at night reflected “social degradation.”
His comments were widely perceived as victim-blaming, shifting responsibility from the perpetrators to the survivor.
Political and Public Backlash
Annamalai, on X, condemned Eswaran’s remarks as “regressive and insensitive.”
He labeled Eswaran as a “mouthpiece of the DMK” and criticized the ruling party for creating an environment where victims are routinely shamed.
Annamalai cited the anna university incident, where a student’s personal details were leaked, as another example of negligence.
He also questioned the police’s handling of information regarding suspects, alleging that DMK allies were trying to divert attention from law-and-order lapses.
Reactions from Other Political Groups
Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) condemned Eswaran’s comments.
Party general secretary Aadhav arjuna stated the remarks had fueled public anger in Coimbatore.
Arjuna emphasized that women and men have the right to move freely at any time, promising to safeguard these freedoms if his party comes to power.
The incident was described as a “brutal rape”, highlighting the severity of the crime.
Eswaran’s Defense
Facing mounting criticism, Eswaran defended his comments in an india Today interview.
He claimed such crimes occur due to “a lack of moral education.”
Eswaran argued that law enforcement alone cannot prevent these acts and called for the reintroduction of moral science lessons in schools.
Summary
The remarks by a DMK ally have sparked widespread condemnation across political lines and from women’s rights activists.
Critics argue that such statements shift blame onto survivors, reflecting deep-seated societal prejudices.
The debate has brought attention to law enforcement accountability and the broader issue of moral and social education in preventing crimes.
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