Archive · 16 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- The appeal was issued on Wednesday; hundreds of fans gathered outside The Shard on Tuesday.
- Where
- London, including outside The Shard, Vijay’s hotel, and possible travel routes.
- Why
- The event was cancelled because of public safety concerns and directives from the Metropolitan Police Service.
- 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
