Vijay rally tragedy
Madras High Court Orders Tamil Nadu Government to Issue Political Rally SOPs Following Deadly Stampede
Oct 27, 2025 04:54 pm CST
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to publish comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures for political rallies within 10 days, following the tragic Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives at a TVK event. The court's intervention comes amid allegations of selective restrictions and delayed permissions for political gatherings across the state.
Tamil Nadu Stampede: Kiran Bedi Calls Deadly Incident at Vijay's Rally "Totally Avoidable"
Oct 01, 2025 05:40 pm CST
Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi attributes the deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur to administrative and organizational failures. The tragedy killed 41 people and injured over 60 when approximately 27,000 people attended an event planned for 10,000. Bedi highlights inadequate planning, poor communication, and lack of proper risk assessment as key factors in the preventable disaster.
41 Dead in Tamil Nadu Stampede: TVK Official Arrested Following Vijay Rally Tragedy
Sep 30, 2025 02:26 am CST
A deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay's political rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur has resulted in 41 deaths and led to the arrest of TVK official Mathiyazhagan. Police have filed cases against multiple party leaders, including naming Vijay himself for allegedly contributing to the tragedy through delayed appearance and unauthorized activities. Questions about crowd management and police preparedness persist as victims' families receive compensation.