The safety and well-being of the students were non-negotiable, he said and instructed the university administration to take immediate action on the safety and security issues raised by the students.

BJP leader Annamalai protested against the Tamil Nadu government by whipping himself, citing ongoing injustices. He vowed to fast for 48 days and not wear footwear until the ruling party is removed.

BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai announced on Thursday (26 December) that he would abstain from wearing footwear until the DMK government is ousted from power. Speaking to reporters in Coimbatore,

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai staged a unique agitation here on Friday when he flogged himself condemning the ruling DMK and the state police over the handling of the case of sexual assault on a Chennai college student on Christmas eve.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai staged a unique agitation in Coimbatore on Friday when he flogged himself condemning the ruling DMK and the state police over the handling of the case of sexual assault on a Chennai college student on Christmas eve.

On Thursday, the BJP leader had said he would fast for 48 days and wouldn't wear footwear until the DMK was removed from power in Tamil Nadu.

Chennai: Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai lashed himself six times with a whip on Friday morning outside his residence in Coimbatore. The act was part of a personal protest against the sexual assault of an Anna University student.

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan when questioned, confirmed the accused was a frequent visitor to the campus as he had ties with a staff member. He also addressed concerns over the sexual assault incident at Anna University speaking on security lapses and insufficient oversight.