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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India ], September 30 (ANI): Following the stampede in Tamil Nadu Karur, which claimed the lives of atleast 41 people at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally, actor and party chief Vijay on Tuesday said that the truth will come out soon over the incident. However, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) have maintained the actor culpability for the loss of lives. Two of TVK functionaries, Mathiyazhagan, the party Karur West District Secretary and MC Paun Raj, the Karur town func ...Read More >
A video showed fans following Vijay's campaign bus on a motorcycle, which met with an accident. Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday released video clippings showing violation of norms at the rally of actor-politician Vijay in Karur and said the estimated crowd that attended had more than doubled, thus causing a lot of hardships. The state government (in view of several claims being made on social media and media, raising questions over the stampede in TVK chief Vijay's rally) explai ...Read More >
Congress leader P Chidambaram attributed the Karur stampede, which killed 41 people at actor Vijay's rally, to "error on all sides," suggesting solutions to the TN Chief Secretary. Following the tragic incident, Vijay, Prime Minister Modi, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK announced substantial financial compensation for the victims' families and the injured. Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday said that "there is an error on all sides" regarding the stampede during a political rally in Karu ...Read More >
TIRUCHY: The NDA's 8-member committee, which conducted a fact-finding mission into the Karur stampede tragedy, urged a Supreme Court-monitored probe, claiming that the incident appeared 'unnatural,' after meeting with affected families and those injured who were receiving treatment on Tuesday. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya levelled charges that some of the victims were taken to faraway hospitals. In a place that can accommodate about 2,000 to 3,000 people, how can 30,000 people stand? Who permitted the ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) A fact-finding delegation of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by BJP MP and actor Hema Malini, visited Karur on Tuesday to assess the circumstances surrounding the tragic stampede that claimed 41 lives during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay's campaign rally on September 27. The team met families of victims and injured persons before addressing the media. Hema Malini, visibly moved by what she witnessed, said the calamity could have been pr ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) President and MP Thol Thirumavalavan has strongly opposed demands to arrest actor-politician Vijay in connection with the September 27 Karur stampede in which 41 people were killed, including eight children and many women. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Thirumavalavan said it was "meaningless" to insist on Vijay's arrest when the Tamil Nadu government has already constituted a one-member judicial enquiry headed by retired ...Read More >
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami predicted the DMK government's downfall in six months. He criticized the ruling party for relying on former minister Senthil Balaji. Palaniswami alleged Senthil Balaji's past political affiliations and future intentions. He promised action against false cases if AIADMK returns to power. The leader also highlighted neglected projects and the spread of ganja culture. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami slammed the ruling DMK government, stating it ...Read More >
Chennai: Actor-turned-politician Vijay remained inside his campaign vehicle for an extended period at the rally venue in Karur on Saturday which led to overcrowding and restlessness among the crowd, according to a First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Tamil Nadu Police in the stampede incident that killed 41 people and left 60 injured. The police has not filed any case against Vijay, but an FIR has been registered against three key leaders of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Th ...Read More >
At least 29 people were killed and about 50 were injured at a rally held by Tamil actor and politician Vijay in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the Hindu newspaper reported on Saturday, citing the state's Health Minister Ma. Subramanian. Large crowds had gathered for the meeting, part of Vijay's ongoing state tour for his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the report said. Vijay, who goes by only one name, is campaigning ahead of state elections that are to be held early next y ...Read More >
Karur: The deadly stampede at actor Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur has left the country in shock, claiming 41 lives and injuring 60 others. The Tamil Nadu police have initiated a probe and arrested Mathiazhagan, the district secretary of Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), for his alleged role in the incident. Mathiazhagan was named the prime accused in the FIR registered following the incident. As per the police, the FIR also names three other party office-bearers: Bussy N Anand (state general ...Read More >
A political rally led by actor-turned politician TVK Vikay turned tragic on Saturday evening when a stampede broke out, claiming 41 lives and leaving several injured. In the aftermath of the incident, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident. Nadda has also formed a special NDA delegation to visit Karur and investigate the circumstances surrounding the inciden ...Read More >
Karur, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) "Such tragedies should never happen again," Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday after visiting Karur, Tamil Nadu, where a deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally claimed 41 lives on Saturday night. She toured the accident site at Velayuthampalayam and met the injured in hospitals before addressing the media. Sitharaman said she had come "only to meet and console the victims and their families" and was ...Read More >
TVK Karur stampede: According to an FIR, the crowd climbed over steel sheds and trees to get a better vie of Vijay's rally, and when these collapsed, they fell on the crowd below, resulting in the fatal stampede. An FIR filed in connection with the deadly Karur stampede claimed that actor-politician Vijay remained inside his campaign vehicle at the venue for an extended period, leading to overcrowding and restlessness among the crowd that had gathered to attend his rally on September 27. Accor ...Read More >
Karur (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday expressed deep shock over the unfortunate Karur stampede incident that has claimed the lives of 41 people, and advocated for a standard operating procedure (SOP) to effectively manage large public gatherings to deter such incidents. "There's no bad time for setting proper SOP for public matters, particularly where there will be huge public assemblies. We are probably too late. We should have a be ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 29 (ANI): The Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend the Employees' State Insurance Act of 1948, designated as the 63rd Amendment, to facilitate its implementation in the state of Odisha. The amendment will cover shops and commercial establishments with 20 or more employees. It also mandates the display of signboards in Odia, ensures overtime wages for work beyond duty hours, and permits women employees to work at night with written consent, subj ...Read More >
Karur Stampede: The blame game in the Karur stampede has started as the death toll mounts to 41 on Monday. Actor-turned-politician Vijay's party Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Monday reached the Madras High Court and urged it to refer the probe of the tragedy to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The party has taken the decision citing concerns over the impartiality of the state police. General Secretary of TVK's Election Campaign Management Aadhav Arjuna submitted a plea and alleged ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue secured a convincing victory as they chased down a target of 147 runs with just two balls remaining, in what was a thrilling encounter. The win also marked India's third consecutive victory against Pakistan in the 2025 tournament, as well as the team's record-extending ninth ...Read More >
Chennai: Chennai Police received a phone call claiming that a bomb had been planted at the ECR, Neelankarai residence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief and actor C Joseph Vijay, officials said. Following the alert on Sunday, police personnel rushed to the spot, and a bomb disposal squad was deployed. Experts are currently carrying out thorough checks inside and outside the premises, sources said. Visuals showed heavy security outside Vijay's residence. Earlier, the death toll from the st ...Read More >
Chennai, (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29 (ANI): Chennai Police received a phone call claiming that a bomb had been planted at the ECR, Neelankarai residence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief and actor C Joseph Vijay, officials said. Following the alert on Sunday, police personnel rushed to the spot, and a bomb disposal squad was deployed. Experts are currently carrying out thorough checks inside and outside the premises, sources said. Visuals showed heavy security outside Vijay's resid ...Read More >
Chennai, (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29 (ANI): Chennai Police received a phone call claiming that a bomb had been planted at the ECR, Neelankarai residence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief and actor C Joseph Vijay, officials said. Following the alert on Sunday, police personnel rushed to the spot, and a bomb disposal squad was deployed. Experts are currently carrying out thorough checks inside and outside the premises, sources said. Visuals showed heavy security outside Vijay's resid ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu ADGP S Davidson Devasirvatham stated 500 police personnel were deployed for Actor-Politician Vijay's Karur rally, where a stampede claimed 40 lives. Preliminary findings indicate the TVK rejected safer venues, and attendees became restless due to long waits without food or water, compounded by Vijay's delayed arrival and the party's non-cooperation with police instructions. Tamil Nadu ADGP (Law and Order) S Davidson Devasirvatham on Sunday said nearly 500 police personnel were deploy ...Read More >
Karur (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29 (ANI): Retired High Court judge Aruna Jagadeesan, appointed by the Tamil Nadu government for a detailed inquiry into the Karur stampede, visited Government Medical College and Hospital here and said that the people injured are "fine" now. Speaking to reporters following her visit on Sunday, Justice Jagadeesan said, "All are fine in the hospital now. They are getting very good treatment." Justice Jagadeesan is heading the one-member enquiry commission, a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Congress leader Supriya Shrinate condoled the death of 36 people in the Karur Stampede in Tamil Nadu on Saturday, and said the "leaders are certainly responsible". "I am deeply saddened by what happened. There was such a huge stampede that more than 36 people died, and many were injured. My condolences to all the families who are suffering this grief... As for stampedes, leaders are certainly responsible... But today is not the time for questions and answe ...Read More >
Karur/Chennai: The toll in the September 27 stampede at actor-politician Vijay-led rally in Karur in western Tamil Nadu climbed to 40 on Sunday with over 60 being treated as in-patients, and at least 2 were critical, officials said. As the toll mounted, Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) moved the Madras High Court Madurai Bench seeking a CBI or an independent probe into the stampede. Vijay, facing flak from various quarters, also announced a compensation of Rs 20 lakh each to the familie ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 28 (ANI): Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Sunday expressed his grief over the loss of lives in the Karur stampede incident and blamed the" lack of second-tier leaders and administrators in TVK" for the tragedy. Addressing the media, Karti Chidambaram said, "It is deeply saddening and painful. Incidents of people losing their lives in crowd crushes continue to occur in India. Those who organised the event seem to have been negligent. It must be noted that ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 28 (ANI): The Madras High Court on Sunday heard a petition seeking to restrain actor-politician C Joseph Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), from conducting any public gatherings, rallies, or gatherings until the completion of the official inquiry into the Karur stampede tragedy. Justice N Senthilkumar of the Madras High Court heard an urgent petition at 4:30 pm, seeking to restrain Vijay's TVK from public meetings, rallies, or gatherings. Als ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 28 (ANI): Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Sunday expressed his grief over the loss of lives in the Karur stampede incident and blamed the" lack of second-tier leaders and administrators in TVK" for the tragedy. Addressing the media, Karti Chidambaram said, "It is deeply saddening and painful. Incidents of people losing their lives in crowd crushes continue to occur in India. Those who organised the event seem to have been negligent. It must be noted that ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 28 (ANI): Karnataka Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council and BJP MLC, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, called the Karur stampede very unfortunate and stated that it was the failure of both the state government and actor-politician Vijay. Speaking to ANI, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy said, "It is unfortunate. The government and the event organiser should have taken precautionary measures. Vijay is new with no experience. On the other hand, the governmen ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 28 (ANI): The Madras High Court on Sunday heard a petition seeking to restrain actor-politician C Joseph Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), from conducting any public gatherings, rallies, or gatherings until the completion of the official inquiry into the Karur stampede tragedy. Justice N Senthilkumar of the Madras High Court heard an urgent petition at 4:30 pm, seeking to restrain Vijay's TVK from public meetings, rallies, or gatherings. The ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 28 (ANI): Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu in which at least 40 people were killed, urging authorities to conduct a thorough inquiry and ensure proper compensation and support for the families of the victims. Speaking to ANI, "This is a shocking incident, and a proper inquiry should be instituted. For those people who have lost their lives, their families should be helped, and ...Read More >
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