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Madras High Court cancels govt jobs for Karur stampede victims’ families

Madras High Court cancels govt jobs for Karur stampede victims’ families

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The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has cancelled the Tamil Nadu government’s orders granting government jobs on compassionate grounds to the families of those who died in the Karur stampede. The court struck down the Government Orders that approved the appointments, news agency ANI reported. HC quashes Tamil Nadu’s compassionate jobs for Karur stampede victims’ kin. (HT file) At least 41 people were killed in the Karur stampede during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in September 2025. The court held that the order violated Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution, which guarantee equality before the law and equal opportunity in public employment. It also observed that allowing such appointments would open the “floodgates” for similar claims in future. Tamil Nadu CM on Karur stampede Earlier, Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay said the Karur stampede tragedy remained the deepest wound of his life. Addressing a public meeting in Karur after handing over compassionate government job appointment orders to the victims’ families, Vijay said, “No matter how great a height a …

‘Who abandoned Karur?’ Senthil Balaji hits back at CM Vijay over stampede remarks

‘Who abandoned Karur?’ Senthil Balaji hits back at CM Vijay over stampede remarks

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DMK leader V Senthil Balaji hit back at Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over his remarks made in Karur, questioning the TVK chief’s handling of the tragic stampede that occurred on September 27 last year. ‘DMK stood with victims, Vijay walked away’: Senthil Balaji’s attack on CM (PTI) Balaji described the previous government as “true saviours” of the victims, while accusing the current CM of “abandoning” his own supporters in their hour of grief. Taking to X, Senthil Balaji asked, “Who stood on the ground, shoulder to shoulder, to rescue my beloved people of Karur during the tragic incident on September 27 last year? Who worked sleeplessly, day and night, at the forefront to help my Karur family?” He recalled that the moment the news of the stampede broke, the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin, and his Deputy Udhayanidhi Stalin had rushed to Karur. The MLA credited the DMK leadership for working round-the-clock to comfort grieving families and personally monitoring the advanced medical treatment, which he claimed saved countless lives. The …

CM Vijay says he was mocked and blamed for Karur stampede tragedy: ‘We lost those innocent children who were like God’

CM Vijay says he was mocked and blamed for Karur stampede tragedy: ‘We lost those innocent children who were like God’

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Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay recalled memories of the horrific Karur stampede, which claimed the lives of 41 people last year. Vijay addressed a massive gathering at Atlas Ground in Karur after distributing compassionate government job appointment orders to the families of the victims. Vijay became emotional while recalling the incident, saying no success in life could erase the pain caused by the loss of innocent lives. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief Vijay speaks during a public meeting as part of his first official visit to Karur after he took up the reins as Chief Minister at the Atlas Art Gallery, in Karur, Tamil Nadu. (Handout via PTI Photo)(PTI07_10_2026_000277B) (Handout) What Vijay said He said, “No matter how great a height a man reaches in life, certain pains and wounds in the heart cannot be forgotten. More than anything else, the pain and wound that affected me the most is the Karur incident.” He alleged that while police had previously advised him to cancel a programme in Perambalur due to crowd …

Vijay Karur visit LIVE: Chief Minister announces memorial for stampede victims on behalf of TVK

Vijay Karur visit LIVE: Chief Minister announces memorial for stampede victims on behalf of TVK

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The president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, during his speech, termed the DMK the “vending machine” of corruption. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to return to Karur on July 10, first visit since stampede that killed at least 40

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to return to Karur on July 10, first visit since stampede that killed at least 40

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Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay is set to visit Karur on July 10 to take part in government functions and a public interaction programme, TVK leader M R Vijayabaskar said on Sunday, PTI reported. Tamil Nadu chief minister C. Joseph Vijay (in picture) will be going to Karur on July 10, his first visit since a tragic stampede at his rally in 2025. (ANI) While this will be CM Vijay’s first visit to Karur since the major mishap that claimed at least 41 lives during his public event last year when he was trying to set his political ground. As huge crowds assembled to catch glimpse of Vijay, owing to his huge fan following as an actor, mismanagement triggered chaos which caused a stampede. The incident was seen to be detrimental for Vijay’s political debut, though he ended up defeating MK Stalin’s DMK in the assembly elections held in April 2026. Also read: India’s oil ministry vs Bhutanese news outlet over ‘rejection’ of E20 petrol On Vijay’s upcoming visit to Karur, Vijayabaskar said …

The Karur stampede is yet to fade from the memory of the voters at Velusamypuram

The Karur stampede is yet to fade from the memory of the voters at Velusamypuram

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Velusamypuram on the day of polling for the Assembly election on Thursday.  | Photo Credit: R. Vengadesh Velusamypuram, located on the outskirts of Karur on the Karur-Erode  Highway, where 41 people were killed during the rally addressed by  Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay on September 27, 2025, witnessed brisk polling on Thursday. However, the tragedy that shocked the conscience of the nation fails to fade from the memories of the voters. What was meant to be a show of strength for Mr. Vijay turned into one of the country’s deadliest political tragedies. That day, as Mr. Vijay arrived hours after the scheduled time, the crowds swelled and went out of control, leading to the death of 41 persons, including nine children. Many questions remain unanswered. Published – April 23, 2026 09:05 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Seven injured in clash in Karur; 19 DMK and AIADMK cadres booked

Seven injured in clash in Karur; 19 DMK and AIADMK cadres booked

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At least seven persons were injured in a clash between two groups over the distribution of pamphlets related to a property ownership dispute between a section of residents of Vennaimalai and the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (HR&CE) Department. According to sources, a group of persons belonging to the Sri Balasubramaniaswamy Temple Inam Land Retrieval Movement reportedly distributed pamphlets to the affected persons, asking them to attend a meeting on Sunday (April 12, 2026). Published – April 11, 2026 04:38 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘I need justice’: Vijay breaks silence on Karur deaths and Jana Nayagan delay | Tamil News

‘I need justice’: Vijay breaks silence on Karur deaths and Jana Nayagan delay | Tamil News

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4 min readHyderabadApr 2, 2026 08:02 PM IST Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has taken the two most painful episodes of his political journey so far and placed them squarely at the centre of his election campaign. Speaking at a recent campaign rally, the actor-turned-politician alleged that both the Karur stampede and the delay in the release of his film JanaNayagan were not accidents or bureaucratic setbacks, but deliberate acts intended to weaken him ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. “I don’t need to tell you how all the parties have come together to oppose your Vijay. As many said, the conspiracy around the Karur incident, and the fact that my final film Jana Nayagan could not be released. What if it made our close-to-heart relationship even stronger? And what if that film became a powerful weapon in the elections? As a brother, son, as your Vijay, I am fighting for your justice. I need justice as well,” Vijay told the crowd. Vijay reiterated that he had stepped away from a life …

Vijay says he needs ‘justice’ for Jana Nayagan delay and Karur stampede as he alleges ‘conspiracy’ around TN elections

Vijay says he needs ‘justice’ for Jana Nayagan delay and Karur stampede as he alleges ‘conspiracy’ around TN elections

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Tamil star and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay filed his nomination for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections in Trichy on Thursday. After filing it, he spoke to the crowd that gathered to meet him and alleged a conspiracy around stalling his final film, Jana Nayagan’s release and the Karur stampede that took over 40 lives. (Also Read: Massive crowd follows Vijay as he files nomination in Trichy; actor gets out of vehicle to check on couple who fell) Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan’s release has been stalled due to delayed certification by the CBFC. Vijay on ‘conspiracy’ surrounding Jana Nayagan, Karur Addressing the crowd in Trichy, Vijay said, “I don’t need to tell you how all the parties have come together to oppose your Vijay. As many said, the conspiracy around the Karur incident, and the fact that my final film Jana Nayagan could not be released…What if it made our close-to-heart relationship even stronger? And what if that film became a powerful weapon in the elections? As a brother, son, as your Vijay, …

Karur MP lashes out at TNCC high command over seat-sharing talks

Karur MP lashes out at TNCC high command over seat-sharing talks

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S Jothimani, the Lok Sabha MP from Karur. | Photo Credit: S. Siva Saravanan Karur Congress MP Jothimani on Friday accused Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) leadership of not being transparent in seat-sharing talks with the DMK for the Assembly elections. She posted on X that the Congress leaders should understand the sentiments of the party cadre, which alone would facilitate the party’s growth. “We are thoroughly disappointed and disgusted,” she said. The MP was upset over reports that the party would not get Vedasandur Assembly Constituency. “We have worked there so hard over the years. Only when the Congress candidate gets the seat, there will be jubilation all around,” she said. BJP cadre too upset Meanwhile, some BJP cadre in Palani in Dindigul district resorted to a road blockade for a brief period on Friday evening. After coming to know that Palani Assembly Constituency had not been allotted to them in the NDA front, the cadre shouted slogans and staged a demonstration in the town. The BJP high command should have got all the …