Karur stampede
Actor Vijay to Hold First Public Meeting in Puducherry Since Karur Tragedy Under Strict Police Conditions
Dec 09, 2025 12:53 pm CST
Tamil actor-politician Vijay is set to address his first public gathering in Puducherry since the Karur stampede tragedy. The event, organized by his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will operate under strict police regulations including a 5,000-person limit with QR-coded entry. This politically significant appearance comes as Vijay positions himself against both the BJP and DMK while expanding his party's influence in the Union Territory.
Strict Safety Measures Implemented for Actor Vijay's TVK Rally in Puducherry Following Karur Tragedy
Dec 07, 2025 01:09 am CST
Puducherry Police have imposed strict safety conditions for actor Vijay's TVK political rally, limiting attendance to 5,000 participants with designated enclosures following the tragic Karur stampede that killed 41 people in September. The measures include monitored entry, essential facilities, and age restrictions to prevent another disaster as the actor-turned-politician continues his political journey.
Tamil Nadu Government Blames TVK's Reckless Actions and Vijay's Intentional Delay for Deadly Karur Stampede
Dec 03, 2025 02:52 am CST
The Tamil Nadu government has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court stating that the Karur stampede that killed 41 people resulted from reckless actions by TVK party organizers and a deliberate seven-hour delay by leader C Joseph Vijay, which encouraged excessive crowd gathering. Despite proper police deployment, misleading announcements about Vijay's arrival time led to premature assembly of thousands of supporters who waited in harsh conditions, culminating in tragedy when the politician finally arrived.
Tamil Actor Vijay Denied Permission for Puducherry Roadshow Due to Crowd Safety Concerns
Dec 02, 2025 07:45 pm CST
Tamil actor Vijay's political party TVK faced a setback as Puducherry Police denied permission for his December 5 roadshow citing crowd safety concerns on narrow roads. Authorities have instead suggested holding a public meeting in an open venue, following heightened safety awareness after the tragic Karur rally stampede that claimed 41 lives in October. This decision impacts Vijay's strategic political expansion in the Union Territory.
Madras High Court Urges Tamil Nadu Government to Simplify Regulations for Political Rallies Following Karur Tragedy
Nov 28, 2025 01:35 am CST
Following the tragic Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives, the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to develop simpler, widely acceptable guidelines for political gatherings and religious events. The court criticized the current draft regulations as overly complicated, emphasizing the need for clear permission processes and transparent venue information to prevent future incidents.
KA Sengottaiyan Appointed Chief Coordinator in Vijay's TVK: A Strategic Move Ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
Nov 27, 2025 10:45 pm CST
Former AIADMK veteran KA Sengottaiyan joins actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party as Chief Coordinator of its new High-Level Administrative Committee. This strategic appointment aims to strengthen TVK's organizational structure ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, bringing five decades of political experience to address the party's leadership challenges.
TVK Leader Vijay Returns to Public Forum with Strong Political Message Against DMK in First Appearance Since Karur Tragedy
Nov 23, 2025 05:21 pm CST
Actor-turned-politician Vijay made his first public appearance since the Karur stampede tragedy at a controlled indoor meeting near Kancheepuram, delivering a pointed critique of the ruling DMK while outlining TVK's welfare-focused agenda. The TVK leader invoked political legends Annadurai and MGR while promising housing, transportation, and healthcare initiatives in his future election manifesto.
Tamil Actor Vijay Resumes Public Outreach with Controlled Indoor Meeting Following Karur Tragedy
Nov 22, 2025 10:51 pm CST
Tamil actor-politician Vijay will host his first public engagement since the fatal Karur stampede, implementing strict security measures at a controlled indoor meeting in Kanchipuram for 2,000 attendees as TVK prepares for upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.
Madras High Court Reserves Judgment on TVK Leader's Petition to Quash FIR Over Karur Stampede Social Media Post
Nov 08, 2025 02:17 am CST
The Madras High Court is deliberating on TVK General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna's petition to cancel an FIR filed against him for posts suggesting a potential "Gen Z revolution" following the Karur stampede that killed 41 people. The Chennai Cyber Crime Police charged him under multiple Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections, while his defense claims political motivation and misinterpretation of posts that were deleted within minutes of publishing.
Actor Vijay's TVK Party Organizes Hunger Strike Against Sri Lankan Navy's Arrest of Tamil Nadu Fishermen Following Karur Tragedy
Nov 06, 2025 11:21 pm CST
Following the tragic Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives, actor Vijay's political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has announced its first major political action - a hunger strike in Nagapattinam protesting the continuous arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy. Led by TVK Deputy General Secretary Raj Mohan, the protest criticizes both central and state governments for failing to provide a permanent solution to this decades-old issue that has resulted in approximately 800 Indian deaths. This demonstration holds special significance as Vijay returns to Nagapattinam where he first showed political ambitions in 2011.