'Is There Any Govt At All?': DMK Targets Vijay-Led TVK Over Death Of 3-Year-Old After Rape

Published 15 June 2026 · politics

'Is There Any Govt At All?': DMK Targets Vijay-Led TVK Over Death Of 3-Year-Old After Rape Published By, Last Updated: June 15, 2026, 16:15 IST

'Is There Any Govt At All?': DMK Targets Vijay-Led TVK Over Death Of 3-Year-Old After Rape Published By, Last Updated: June 15, 2026, 16:15 IST A 3-year-old girl died after an alleged sexual assault in Gummidipoondi, a Bihar migrant worker was arrested, sparking outrage and criticism of CM C Joseph Vijay and the TVK govt. Rapid Read Attacking Vijay's TVK, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi said the regime is being "run by those who don't know the meaning of the word responsibility." (Image: PTI) The Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has come under sharp criticism following the death of a three-year-old girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted in Tiruvallur district, triggering outrage across the state and raising fresh concerns over the safety of women and children. The case has intensified scrutiny of the TVK government, particularly in light of its recent launch of the “Singappenn" women’s safety force, an initiative announced by CM Vijay soon after assuming office to strengthen protection mechanisms for women and girls. TVK Government Under Fire Opposition leaders condemned the crime and questioned the government’s ability to curb sexual offences, which they said have become a growing concern in the state. Reacting sharply to the incident, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi launched a blistering attack on the ruling TVK, saying the regime is being “run by those who don’t know the meaning of the word responsibility." கும்மிடிப்பூண்டியில் சமூகவிரோதிகளால் மூன்று வயது குழந்தை பாலியல் வன்கொடுமைக்கு உள்ளாக்கப்பட்டு, முட்புதரில் வீசப்பட்ட செய்தி அறிந்து மனம் அதிர்ச்சியில் உறைந்து போயுள்ளது.பெண்கள் அனைவரும் தங்களையும், தங்கள் குழந்தைகளையும் பத்திரமாகப் பார்த்துக் கொள்ளுங்கள். அரசு என எதுவும்… — Kanimozhi (கனிமொழி) (@KanimozhiDMK) June 15, 2026 DMK’s Kanimozhi Slams Vijay Regime She added that the incident has left her heart “frozen in shock." In a post on X, she stated, “Hearing the news that a three-year-old child was subjected to sexual abuse by anti-social elements in Kummidipoondi and thrown into a bush has left my heart frozen in shock.

All women, please take care of yourselves and your children safely. This state is being governed in such a way that one begins to doubt whether there is any government at all. In a regime run by those who don’t know the meaning of the word ‘responsibility,’ what can the public do other than ensure their own safety?" Opposition Demands Tough Action DMK leader TKS Elangovan called for stronger intervention by the government and stringent punishment for those responsible. “The government should be strict on these incidents. Punishment should be severe. This is a social issue. The government should concentrate on it," he said. BJP Criticises TVK Over Crime Against Women Furthermore, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan launched a scathing attack on the state government, accusing it of failing to ensure the safety of children despite repeated assurances. கும்மிடிப்பூண்டியில் மூன்று வயது குழந்தை பாலியல் பலாத்காரம் செய்யப்பட்டு முட்புதரில் வீசப்பட்டு இருக்கும் சம்பவம் நெஞ்சை பதைபதைக்க வைக்கிறது… வந்தாரை வாழவைக்கும் தமிழகத்தில்.. வெளி மாநிலத்தைச் சார்ந்த ஒரு குழந்தை கசக்கி வீசப்பட்டு இருப்பது வேதனை அளிக்கிறது… தமிழக…— Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan (@DrTamilisai4BJP) June 15, 2026 “The incident in Kummidipoondi where a three-year-old child was sexually assaulted and thrown into a bush is heart-wrenching… In Tamil Nadu, which is supposed to nurture those who come. The fact that a child from another state was crushed and discarded fills us with pain… The words of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister @CMOTamilnadu, who keeps saying he will ensure the safety of girl children, are just floating in the air…," she tweeted. “The lionesses of Tamil Nadu have been unable to rein in these human wolves that bite and maul tiny children.. Unable to even track them down… We strongly condemn this. The fact that sexual violence is turning into an ongoing saga is a matter of extreme concern… I urge the Tamil Nadu government to take an iron-fisted approach and punish these merciless human beasts….," she further wrote.