The purposely delayed arrival of actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder president Vijay to the rally led to the recent stampede in Karur, in which 41 persons lost their lives and several others were injured, Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M. Appavu has said.

The purposely delayed arrival of actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder president Vijay to the rally led to the recent stampede in Karur, in which 41 persons lost their lives…

On September 27, 2025, thousands gathered in Karur, Tamil Nadu, to attend a rally by actor-turned-politician Vijay. As the TVK chief arrived hours late, crowd swelled and surged…