New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court’s order setting aside its decision to grant compassionate appointments to the families of those who died in the September 2025 Karur stampede. The state government has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) against the judgment delivered by the Madurai.
Actor‑turned‑politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi on Sunday for a third round of questioning in connection with the fatal Karur stampede that killed dozens last year. Vijay reached the national capital amid ongoing political developments in Tamil Nadu, including the expected announcement.
The incident triggered widespread public outrage and led to judicial scrutiny, following which the Supreme Court directed the CBI to take over the investigation
Actor and TVK president Vijay is set to appear before the CBI in New Delhi on Monday as a witness in the Karur campaign stampede case that killed 41 people.
New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu government has filed its response (counter-affidavit) in the Supreme Court seeking directions to set aside its decision to order a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) probe into the Karur stampede case. In its counter-affidavit, the State government has contended that actor and politician Vijay cannot choose the investigating agency or.
Chennai: Nearly three weeks after the tragic stampede in Karur that claimed 41 lives, financial assistance of ₹20 lakh each—announced by the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor-turned-politician Vijay—has been credited to the bank accounts of 39 bereaved families. The incident occurred on September 27 during a TVK event in Karur, where Vijay was.
