In this episode of Newshour Agenda, Madhavdas G is joined by an expert panel to discuss the Karur Stampede horror and Vijay's latest statement. Joining the discussion, Anand Ranganathan said, 'It's appalling that the government allowed 27,

CHENNAI: Three days after the Karur stampede, TVK president Vijay broke his silence claiming that the tragedy was not his fault.In a video statement t.

In a video message released on Tuesday, 30 September, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay broke his silence on the deadly stampede at his party's rally in Karur, which has claimed 41 lives till now. The incident, occurring on September 27, 2025, has sparked widespread controversy and a judicial probe.

The Tamil Nadu government released video clippings showing violations of norms at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, claiming the crowd size more than doubled, causing hardships and leading to a stampede.

The state government claimed that police told TVK chief Vijay to halt 50 meters ahead of the designated spot due to overcrowding, but the organisers did not oblige.

The arrest comes close on the heels of police registering cases over 20 people for allegedly spreading rumours over the stampede and following the arrest of three persons.

TVK Chief Vijay releases first video message after Karur rally stampede, expressing deep sorrow; promises truth and says he`ll meet the public soon.