**Madras High Court to Hear Petition Against Vijay’s Rally Today**
*By Snehil Singh | Sep 28, 2025, 03:45 PM*
The Madras High Court is scheduled to hear a petition today filed by a stampede victim at a rally organized by actor-turned-politician Vijay. The petition seeks a ban on public meetings conducted by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) until the ongoing investigation into the tragic incident is completed.
### Tragic Stampede in Karur
The incident, which occurred in Veluswamypuram, Karur, resulted in the deaths of 40 people and left nearly 100 injured. The tragedy unfolded as a crowd of approximately 27,000 surged forward following Vijay’s delayed arrival at the rally, causing chaos and a deadly stampede. Victims included women and children.
### Petitioner’s Claims and Court Request
Senthilkannan, a survivor of the stampede who sustained injuries, has approached the court demanding that the Tamil Nadu police be barred from granting any further permissions for TVK’s public gatherings. He argued that Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees the Right to Life, should take precedence over the Right to Assembly, especially when public safety is at risk.
Senthilkannan asserted that the disaster was “not a mere accident but the direct result of reckless planning, gross mismanagement, and complete disregard for public safety.”
### Legal Proceedings Underway
An First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at the Karur Town police station concerning the stampede. The FIR invokes several provisions under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, including charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The petitioner emphasizes the need to ensure accountability before allowing any future rallies by TVK.
### Police Deployment and Aftermath
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, G. Venkataraman, acknowledged that only 500 police personnel were deployed at the event, which proved insufficient to manage the unexpectedly large crowd.
### Political Response and Investigation
The tragedy has sparked a political uproar. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has ordered a judicial probe, appointing Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to lead the investigation. Additionally, relief measures have been announced for the victims’ families.
Top TVK leaders, including the party’s general secretary N. Anand, have been booked by the state police in connection with the incident. Meanwhile, TVK plans to approach the Madras High Court seeking an independent investigation and claims to have evidence suggesting a criminal conspiracy behind the stampede.
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The Madras High Court’s hearing today could prove pivotal in determining the future of TVK’s public events and ensuring justice for the victims of this tragic incident.
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