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41 Dead: Vijay Blames DMK Govt For Karur Stampede, Cries Conspiracy In First Public Meet.

The focus is on the political fallout from the Karur stampede, where 41 people died at a rally for actor-politician Vijay's TVK party. In his first public appearance since the tragedy, Vijay chaired a party meeting, blaming the ruling DMK for the incident and terming it a conspiracy. Hitting back, the DMK questioned the TVK's arrangements and Vijay's delayed arrival, with a party spokesperson stating, 'He is the reason for the death. His delay is the reason for the death'. The TVK passed resolutions on various issues and formally declared Vijay its Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2026 Assembly elections, positioning it as a direct contest against the DMK. The Supreme Court has since ordered a CBI investigation into the tragedy to ensure an impartial probe.