Archive · 20 Nov 2025
TVK Plans December Rally After Karur Stampede
After a deadly stampede at one of their rallies in Karur, the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is planning another rally in Salem in December.
The government is working on rules to prevent such accidents, and the police are checking if the proposed date and venues are safe.
TVK seeks permission for a rally in Salem on December 4
Three venues proposed: Bose Maidan, Fort Maidan, and a private space in Seelanaickenpatty
Karur stampede tragedy on September 27 killed 41 people
Tamil Nadu government to submit SOP for rallies on Friday
CBI investigation into Karur tragedy ongoing
- Who
- Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
- What
- Planning a rally in Salem
- When
- December 2022
- Where
- Salem district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To resume actor Vijay's statewide tour suspended after the Karur stampede tragedy
TVK's Stance
Police & Government's Stance
Responsibility for Karur Stampede
TVK's Stance
TVK rejects police allegations, blames conspiracy by ruling DMK
Police & Government's Stance
Police blame TVK for 'terrible delay' in Vijay's arrival and lack of food arrangements
- Date of Karur Stampede
- September 27, 2022
- Deaths in Karur Stampede
- 41
- Proposed Rally Month
- December 2022
- Proposed Rally Venues
- Bose Maidan, Fort Maidan, and a private space in Seelanaickenpatty area
- CBI Investigation Status
- Ongoing
