Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Thursday alleged that the tragic Karur stampede and the release of his final film Jananayagan were part of a larger conspiracy. He said he also wanted justice for the victims of the Karur incident.
The stampede during a rally addressed by the actor-politician on September 27, 2025, had claimed 41 lives and left several others injured.
Addressing a poll rally after filing his nomination from the Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituency, the actor-turned politician said many people believed the Karur incident was the result of a “joint machination.” “I, who have come to ask justice for you, also want justice,” the TVK chief said. He further alleged that there was a conspiracy linked to the release of his last film Jananayagan.
Vijay criticised both the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government over the LPG cylinder shortage, saying the crisis could have been avoided with better planning and regulation by authorities.
He questioned Chief Minister M K Stalin’s response to the issue, asking whether the CM had travelled to Delhi to resolve the LPG crisis the way he allegedly does during political or personal issues. Vijay said lack of preparedness had led to gas shortages, forcing tea shops and hotels to shut down.
"This has caused hardship and losses to many. Had they been vigilant and taken precaution then the crisis would not have escalated. Both are responsible for this," he said.
In a lighter remark, Vijay said if one questioned “Stalin sir” about the issue, he might claim it had no connection with him. "But if there's a raid or problem in his house, then he would fly to Delhi," Vijay said.
Vijay urged voters not to trust either the DMK or the BJP, claiming both parties were working on similar lines. He appealed to the public to reject them and give the TVK an opportunity in the upcoming elections.
Launching a sharp attack on the ruling DMK, Vijay accused the party of running a “cash box alliance” and maintaining questionable political ties while opposing his party’s growth. He said the DMK had made several promises during the 2021 Assembly elections, including gas cylinder subsidies, higher MSP for sugarcane farmers, additional ration supplies, and abolition of NEET, but failed to fulfil them. He described the government as corrupt and ineffective and alleged that it was preparing another round of false promises. Vijay said he would not mislead voters and would instead focus on people’s real needs.
"As I have been saying, the poll battle is only between TVK and DMK. Our primary focus will be education, ration, health, drinking water, amenities including improving amenities in government-run schools, and transportation," he said.
He also highlighted TVK’s poll promises, including six free LPG cylinders for women and one sovereign gold and a silk saree to young women for their marriage, among other election assurances.
Alleging corruption in Tiruchirappalli, Vijay claimed that a DMK minister was involved in a cash-for-jobs scam worth nearly Rs 1,000 crore in the municipal administration department alone.
"Imagine the size of the amount from other departments. What shall we do to this DMK government for the job scam, lack of safety and amenities in the state? Shall we throw it out?" he asked . He claimed that "Stalin Sir Tax - SST - was levied and it was similar to GST. "We will be hundred per cent fair in administration and deliver our promises. You can trust me. Give me a chance (to form the government)," Vijay appealed.
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