CHENNAI: The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay on Monday expressed deep concern over the growing incidents of violence against women in the State, highlighting the issue on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is observed on November 25th every year.
Despite the State's progressive stance on women's liberation, the actor-politician noted that daily reports of violence against women and girls are alarming. He emphasised the need for the ruling DMK government to take decisive action to prevent such incidents.
Vijay urged the Stalin-led government to create a separate portal for reporting sexual crimes against women and girls, as suggested by the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court. "This will help ensure the safety and well-being of women and girls in the State," Vijay said in a social media post.
"The State government must take concrete steps to prevent violence against women and girls. Creating a dedicated website for reporting sexual crimes is a crucial step in this direction," he noted.
The TVK chief's call to reaction comes on the heels of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which aims to raise awareness about the need to prevent violence against women and girls worldwide.