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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 …

Karur stampede: TVK chief Vijay leaves for Delhi to appear for CBI inquiry

Karur stampede: TVK chief Vijay leaves for Delhi to appear for CBI inquiry

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TVK chief and actor Vijay leaves from CBI headquarters after the second round of questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case, in New Delhi in January this year. File | Photo Credit: – Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay on Saturday (March 14, 2026) left for New Delhi by a special flight to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for its inquiry into the Karur stampede case.  On September 27 last year, a stampede broke out during a public meeting organised by Vijay’s party in Karur, claiming the lives of 41 people. The case is currently being investigated by the CBI following directions from the Supreme Court. Published – March 14, 2026 04:17 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

Karur stampede case: CBI summons Vijay for questioning on March 15 even after he asked for a 15-day extension

Karur stampede case: CBI summons Vijay for questioning on March 15 even after he asked for a 15-day extension

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Karur stampede case: Actor-turned-politician Vijay has received summons from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for questioning in relation to the Karur stampede case. Earlier, Vijay had asked a 15-day extension to appear before them, citing political engagements. CBI has set the date for questioning on March 15. The deadly stampede, in which 41 people were killed while also injuring over 60 people, occurred on September 27 during a rally of the actor-politician in Karur, about 400 km from Chennai. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay addresses a party meeting. (PTI Photo)(PTI02_23_2026_000134B)(PTI03_01_2026_000526B) (PTI) Vijay called for questioning The latest update from news agency PTI has revealed that Vijay was asked to appear on March 15 in Delhi at the agency headquarters. Meanwhile, the agency has also asked the DMK MLA from Karur, Senthil Balaji, to appear for questioning on March 17. DMK leader Senthil Balaji tweeted, “Regarding the Karur tragic incident, conflicting reports have surfaced in some media outlets about the summons issued by the CBI.. Based on the summons sent by the CBI, asking …

Karur stampede case: CBI summons again TVK chief Vijay for questioning on March 15

Karur stampede case: CBI summons again TVK chief Vijay for questioning on March 15

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TVK chief Vijay. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The CBI has asked actor and TVK chief Vijay to appear before it on March 15 in New Delhi in the Karur stampede case, officials said on Tuesday (March 10, 2026). The agency, which questioned Vijay twice in January, had again summoned the actor on March 9, but he had requested that it be deferred by 15 days, they said. The actor had also urged that the questioning be conducted in Chennai or any office in Tamil Nadu, citing political engagements due to upcoming Assembly elections in the State, they said. The CBI has now asked him to appear on March 15 in Delhi at the agency headquarters, they said. The central probe agency has also asked the DMK MLA from Karur, Senthilbalaji, to appear for questioning on March 17, they said. In a message posted on ‘X’ in Tamil, Mr. Senthilbalaji, a former State Minister, wrote that he intends to appear before the CBI on March 17 and give clarification regarding the Karur stampede tragedy. …

Vijay seeks 15-day extension to appear for CBI questioning again in Karur stampede case

Vijay seeks 15-day extension to appear for CBI questioning again in Karur stampede case

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has issued a fresh round of questioning for actor-turned-politician Vijay in relation to the Karur stampede case. According to the latest update from news agency PTI, he has sought a 15-day extension to appear before them, citing political engagements. The deadly stampede, in which 41 people were killed while also injuring over 60 people, occurred on September 27 during a rally of the actor-politician in Karur, about 400 km from Chennai. Actor and Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has been called by the CBI for questioning on the Karur stampede. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_04_2026_000186A) *** Local Caption *** (PTI) Vijay seeks extension The officials have now shared that fresh summons will be sent to Vijay. According to sources, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had also sought the presence of Karur MLA V Senthil Balaji before the investigation team on Monday, but his staff had refused to accept the notice. Vijay was asked to appear before the agency here on March 10, but he sent a formal request seeking …