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CM Vijay returns to Karur, blames police and DMK
NDTV··10 Jul
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on July 10 visited Karur for the first time since the September 2025 stampede that killed 41 people at his pre-election rally. He accused police of misleading him into proceeding and said the tragedy remains the most painful moment of his life. Vijay alleged the DMK orchestrated the stampede for political gain.
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What It Means For You
- Karur stampede accountability remains politically contested in Tamil Nadu.
- Victims' families may receive temporary government jobs pending court rulings.
- CBI probe outcomes could shape future rally safety standards.
What's Happening
- Vijay held a rally in Karur on July 10 after the 2025 stampede.
- He blamed police and the DMK for the tragedy that killed 41 people.
- Courts allowed temporary job appointments to victims' families.
Karur Stampede Background
- The disaster occurred at Vijay's September 2025 pre-election rally.
- A CBI investigation into the stampede remains ongoing.
- The DMK opposed job offers citing witness influence concerns.
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