Karur stampede incident
Actor Vijay Challenges DMK at First Puducherry Rally Following Karur Stampede Tragedy
Dec 09, 2025 06:23 pm CST
Actor-politician Vijay held his first public rally in Puducherry since the tragic Karur stampede, criticizing the DMK government while advocating for Puducherry's statehood and addressing local concerns. His new party TVK prepares for electoral debut against established political forces, with Vijay declaring the DMK his "political enemy" while promising to stand with Puducherry's people in the upcoming elections.
Tragedy at Actor Vijay's Rally: 41 Dead in Tamil Nadu Stampede as Survivor Recounts Loss of Friend
Sep 29, 2025 08:10 pm CST
A survivor of the deadly stampede at TVK chief Vijay's political rally in Karur recounts losing his childhood friend among the 41 fatalities. The incident occurred when approximately 30,000 people gathered in an inadequate venue, with witnesses citing Vijay's delayed arrival and venue size as contributing factors to the tragedy.
Justice Aruna Jagadeesan: The Experienced Investigator Behind Tamil Nadu's Vijay Rally Stampede Probe
Sep 28, 2025 01:16 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has appointed retired Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to lead the investigation into the deadly stampede at actor Vijay's political rally that claimed 39 lives. With extensive experience in high-profile inquiries, including the 2018 Tuticorin protests, Justice Jagadeesan brings significant expertise to uncover what caused the tragedy where attendance unexpectedly tripled beyond the organizers' projections.