The Fatal Cost of Fandom: Analyzing the Velusamypuram Tragedy and Political Accountability

Sep 29, 2025 12:20 am CST

The devastating stampede at actor Vijay's political rally in Velusamypuram claimed 40 lives, exposing critical failures in event planning, crowd management, and emergency response. This analysis examines the factors that contributed to the tragedy, including delayed appearances, venue selection issues, and communication breakdowns, while questioning the responsibilities of both political organizations and authorities in preventing such disasters at high-profile public gatherings.