Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Nagenthran Accuses Vijay Government Over Alleged Assaults on Children
Tamil Nadu BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran criticised the state government after reports of two alleged attacks on young girls.
One case concerns a five-year-old in Tiruvottiyur, Chennai.
The other concerns a three-year-old in Gummidipoondi.
Nagenthran said the incidents raised concerns about children’s safety.
He blamed the government for what he described as failures in public safety and law and order.
He called for the latest case to be handled quickly under a law protecting children.
He also said the child should receive good medical care.
The allegations and criticism are Nagenthran’s statements; the article does not report a response from the government.
Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government after two alleged sexual assaults on young girls.
One case involved a five-year-old girl from a migrant worker’s family in Tiruvottiyur, Chennai.
Nagenthran also cited an earlier alleged assault on a three-year-old girl in Gummidipoondi.
He accused the government of failing to protect children and said the incidents reflected worsening law and order.
He called for fast-track prosecution under the POCSO Act, maximum punishment if convicted, and high-quality medical care for the latest victim.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government; the reported victims are girls aged five and three.
- What
- Nagenthran criticised the government over two alleged sexual assaults and called for prosecution and medical care in the latest case.
- When
- The article does not provide dates for the alleged incidents or Nagenthran’s post.
- Where
- Tiruvottiyur in Chennai and Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Nagenthran said the incidents showed failures to protect children and maintain law and order.
- Speaker
- Nainar Nagenthran, Tamil Nadu BJP president
- Government criticised
- The government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay
- Latest alleged incident
- A five-year-old girl in Tiruvottiyur, Chennai
- Earlier alleged incident
- A three-year-old girl in Gummidipoondi
- Requested legal action
- Prosecution under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act through a fast-track court
- Requested care
- High-quality medical treatment for the latest victim