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Massive Madurai Crowds Welcome Chief Minister Vijay Despite Scorching Sun
Large crowds gathered in Madurai to see Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
Many people stood along the roads in very hot weather.
A lot of the crowd was young.
Some people crossed police barriers to get closer to his vehicle.
They shouted happily as he passed by.
One young man gave Vijay a framed picture of Vijay with actor Ajith Kumar.
Vijay showed the picture to the crowd for a short time.
Some people fainted after waiting in the sun, and police took them for medical help.
Huge crowds, including many young people, gathered along Madurai roads to welcome or see Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
Supporters and members of the public waited in the scorching sun for the chief minister’s roadshow and local visits.
Several men and women breached police barricades to approach Vijay’s vehicle, prompting police intervention.
A young man presented Vijay with a framed photograph of him alongside actor Ajith Kumar, which Vijay displayed from atop his vehicle.
Some people who had waited since morning fainted and were carried away by police for medical care.
- Who
- Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, supporters, members of the public, and police personnel.
- What
- Large crowds gathered for Vijay’s roadshow and local visits; some people breached barricades, while others fainted in the heat.
- Where
- Madurai, Tamil Nadu, including roads near Government Rajaji Hospital, the Gandhi Museum, and Meenakshi Temple.
- When
- During Vijay’s roadshow and local visits; some people had reportedly been waiting since morning.
- Why
- People gathered to welcome Vijay, see him, or attend his visits, including the launch of a gold ring scheme at Government Rajaji Hospital.
Key facts
- Location
- Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Main figure
- Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay
- Crowd
- Large crowds gathered along roads, with many young people present
- Conditions
- Scorching sun; some people had waited since morning
- Security issue
- Several people breached police barricades to approach Vijay’s vehicle
- Medical incidents
- Several young men and women fainted and were taken for medical care
- Public visits
- Government Rajaji Hospital, the Gandhi Museum, and Meenakshi Temple
- Hospital program
- Launch of a gold ring scheme
Sources
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