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TVK Cancels Vijay’s London Meet-and-Greet Over Safety Concerns
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is visiting the United Kingdom to attract investments.
Many Tamil fans in London wanted to meet him.
A planned meet-and-greet was cancelled because police raised public safety concerns.
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam asked people not to wait outside his hotel or along his travel routes.
Hundreds of fans had gathered near The Shard on Tuesday.
They were disappointed when the event was cancelled.
Vijay is leading a delegation seeking business investments for Tamil Nadu.
His office said agreements worth about Rs 12,300 crore had been signed.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s London meet-and-greet sessions were cancelled over public safety concerns.
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam urged Tamil diaspora members not to gather at his hotel or along travel routes.
The party said the cancellation followed directives from the Metropolitan Police Service.
Hundreds of fans had gathered outside The Shard on Tuesday before the event was called off.
Vijay’s UK delegation reportedly secured investment agreements worth about Rs 12,300 crore for Tamil Nadu.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, Tamil diaspora members in London, and the Metropolitan Police Service.
- What
- Vijay’s London meet-and-greet sessions were cancelled, and supporters were asked not to gather to see him.
- Where
- London, including outside The Shard, Vijay’s hotel, and possible travel routes.
- When
- The appeal was issued on Wednesday; hundreds of fans gathered outside The Shard on Tuesday.
- Why
- The event was cancelled because of public safety concerns and directives from the Metropolitan Police Service.
Key facts
- Chief minister
- C Joseph Vijay
- Political party
- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Cancelled event
- Tamil diaspora meet-and-greet sessions
- Police authority cited
- Metropolitan Police Service
- Investment agreements
- Approximately Rs 12,300 crore
- Fan gathering
- Hundreds gathered outside The Shard on Tuesday
Quotes
TVK IT wing
The information technology wing of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party.
“The Tamil community in London warmly awaits the opportunity to meet the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay. However, keeping public safety in mind and adhering to the guidelines of the London Metropolitan Police, the Chief Minister will be unable to meet you. Therefore, we kindly request everyone to refrain from trying to see him.”
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“In addition, we respectfully request supporters and members of the public to refrain from gathering outside the hotel where he is staying, or waiting along his travel routes.”
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