Vijay Reveals He Was Mocked And Blamed For Karur Stampede Tragedy; Says, “We Lost Three Innocent God-Like Children”

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK leader C Joseph Vijay recalled the tragic Karur stampede, which resulted in the loss of 41 lives last year, during a public address at Atlas Ground in Karur. He distributed compassionate government job appointment orders to the families of the victims and became visibly emotional while recounting the incident. Scroll down to read the full story.

Vijay Reveals He Was Mocked And Blamed For Karur Stampede Tragedy

Vijay emphasised that no achievement in life could erase the pain of losing innocent lives, stating, “No matter how great a height a man reaches in life, certain pains and wounds in the heart cannot be forgotten. More than anything else, the pain and wound that affected me the most is the Karur incident.”

“After finishing the Namakkal meeting, when we were coming to Karur, couldn’t the Karur police have alerted us? They could have cancelled the meeting if they felt the crowd could not be controlled. They had every right to do so. Instead, they brought us to the venue. I believed them completely and even thanked the police officers that day. I never imagined such a tragedy would happen,” Vijay said.

He criticised the police for their handling of the event, noting that while they had advised him to cancel a meeting in Perambalur due to crowd concerns, no such warning was issued before the Karur rally despite the large turnout. Vijay questioned the adequacy of police protection. He asked, “Who is responsible for all this? Who gave the orders? Was adequate police protection provided for such a huge crowd?”

Vijat Reflects On Personal Toll Of Karur Stampede Tragedy

He also reflected on the emotional impact of the tragedy, saying, “If my picture appeared on television, children would smile and call me ‘Vijay uncle’. We lost those innocent children who were like God. Even while I was grieving, people mocked me and blamed me, asking why I had ‘run away and hidden’.” His words convey his sorrow and the pain of being misunderstood during a difficult time.

Vijay announced plans to build a memorial in honour of those who lost their lives. He stated that TVK would construct it in Karur to ensure that future generations remember the incident and to prevent such tragedies from being politicised. “In order to make the coming generation aware of the conspiracy and plot against us, so that no one even thinks of another political conspiracy, we announce that a memorial will be built in Karur on behalf of our TVK,” he said. This initiative aims to serve as a reminder and a safeguard against future incidents driven by political motives.

About The Incident

The stampede at Vijay’s Karur rally on September 25 last year had led to a political clash between TVK and DMK. There were questions raised about the event’s security arrangements. The incident drew national attention, prompting the Supreme Court to step in. On October 13, 2025, the Court transferred the investigation into the tragedy to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It cited concerns that the incident had shaken “public conscience” and raised doubts about the fairness of the state investigation

The DMK, through its organising secretary and former Rajya Sabha MP RS Bharathi, filed an application accusing the ruling TVK government of potential interference. The party alleged that actions like distributing government jobs and benefits to the victims’ families. It was coupled with public statements by ministers involved in the case. This could compromise the ongoing investigation.

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