**Madras High Court to Hear Petition Against Vijay’s Rally Today**
*By Snehil Singh | Sep 28, 2025 | 3:45 PM*
The Madras High Court is set to hear a petition today filed by a stampede victim at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s recent rally. The petition calls for a ban on public meetings organized by Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), until the investigation into the tragedy is completed.
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### Tragic Stampede Claims 40 Lives
The incident occurred in Veluswamypuram, Karur, where a massive crowd of approximately 27,000 people surged forward following Vijay’s delayed arrival at the rally. The chaos resulted in the deaths of 40 individuals, including women and children, and left nearly 100 others injured.
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### Petition Seeks Ban on Future Rallies
The petitioner, Senthilkannan, who sustained injuries in the stampede, described the disaster as “not a mere accident but the direct result of reckless planning, gross mismanagement, and complete disregard for public safety.” He has urged the court to prevent the Tamil Nadu police from granting permission for any further public meetings by TVK until full accountability is established.
Senthilkannan emphasized that **Article 21 of the Indian Constitution**, guaranteeing the Right to Life, should take precedence over the Right to Assembly in situations where public safety is at risk.
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### Legal Proceedings and FIR Details
An FIR has been registered at the Karur Town police station concerning the stampede. The case includes several charges under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, notably culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The petitioner insists that all responsible parties be held accountable before allowing any future rallies.
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### Authorities Respond and Investigation Underway
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, G Venkataraman, admitted that only 500 police personnel were deployed during the event, which was insufficient given the unexpectedly large crowd. Following the tragedy, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has ordered a judicial probe led by Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Relief measures have been announced for the families of the victims, and the state police have filed charges against top TVK leaders, including the party’s general secretary, N Anand.
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### TVK Demands Independent Probe
In response, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has decided to approach the Madras High Court seeking an independent investigation into the stampede. The party alleges evidence of a criminal conspiracy behind the tragedy and demands a fair inquiry.
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As the legal and political developments unfold, the Madras High Court’s hearing today will be pivotal in determining the fate of TVK’s future public gatherings amid ongoing calls for justice and public safety reforms.
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