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CPM Shanmugam Surprised by Minister Rajmohan's Query on Gem Veeramoni Case
- •Minister Rajmohan questioned if communists condemn the Gem Granite Veeramoni sexual assault case, seeking their stance.
- •CPM State Secretary Shanmugam expressed surprise, stating no other party in Tamil Nadu fought more in POCSO cases.
- •Shanmugam highlighted that complaints against Veeramoni existed during Jayalalithaa's and Stalin's rule, but no action was taken.
- •He demanded a detailed investigation into police officials and those who exerted pressure to cover up the crimes, not just Veeramoni.
- •Shanmugam asserted CPM's uncompromising fight in cases affecting children, making the Minister's query surprising.
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CPM State Secretary Shanmugam expressed surprise at the Minister's remarks, stating that no other political party in Tamil Nadu has fought as uncompromisingly as the CPM in POCSO and child protection cases.
Shanmugam pointed out that complaints against Gem Veeramoni were received during Jayalalithaa's rule in 2013 and Stalin's rule in 2025 without proper action being taken. He called for a detailed investigation into who exerted political pressure and helped cover up the crimes.
Gem Veeramoni and his associates were arrested on August 29 following video evidence from a Teynampet residence. Subsequent police and special court investigations identified seven additional minor victims, whose formal statements were recorded in the special POCSO court.
