In his address in Pollachi, Annamalai said he was a proud nationalist, adding that he “locks up” his caste and religion inside his house when he steps out.
In a video posted on X, Dipke alleged that students participating in the agitation had been left exposed to the rain while police personnel remained sheltered.
Earlier in the day, Abhijeet Dipke accused Delhi Police of refusing to allow tarpaulins at the protest site despite heavy rain lashing the national capital.