The Karur stampede happened in September 2025 during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) election rally, addressed by its president C Joseph Vijay.

Setback for Vijay: Madras High court scraps jobs offer promised to Karur stampede victims

The political battle over the Karur stampede tragedy has intensified in Tamil Nadu. DMK Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has strongly responded to Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay's remarks during his visit to Karur. Vijay defended his actions following the 2025 Karur stampede, saying he was grieving and trusted the police's judgment, while also announcing government jobs for the families of victims. Kanimozhi hit back, alleging that people know who stood with them during the tragedy and who abandoned them.

DMK's Kanimozhi Hits Back at Tamil Nadu CM Vijay over Karur stampede remarks

"Who is the reason for all this? On whose orders did all this happen? Who instructed and gave pressure?" Vijay asked, hinting that the Karur stampede was a conspiracy against him and his TVK political party.

CM Vijay blames Karur Police for 41 stampede deaths, alleges conspiracy

DMK states that the speech seeks to create a false narrative against the DMK, its President Stalin, and the Tamil Nadu Police, while simultaneously attempting to influence public opinion.

DMK approaches Supreme Court over TVK minister Aadhav Arjuna's Karur stampede remarks

TVK chief and actor Vijay appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday for questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case, officials said.

Karur Stampede: TVK President Vijay Appears Before CBI For Probe

The CBI took over the investigation from the Tamil Nadu Police in October last year. Since then, the agency has been examining the circumstances surrounding the stampede at a political event in Karur.

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The Court said that it highly condemns the TVK party for having left behind the innocent people who were caught in the fatal stampede during the political rally held in a public place.

Karur stampede deaths: Court lashes out at police, TVK; orders SIT probe

Vijay and his party cadre have been facing immense criticism from Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK for leaving the site after the tragedy unfolded and not offering to help the victims or visit them at the hospital later.

Karur stampede: 41 dead at political rally; Vijay hints at conspiracy

The three TVK important functionaries named in the FIR include the party's Karur North district secretary Mathiazhagan, state general secretary Bussy Anand, and deputy general secretary Nirmal Kumar.

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After the shocking incident, Vijay announced a financial compensation of ₹20 lakh each to the families of the deceased victims, and ₹2 lakh each to those who had been injured and were undergoing medical treatment in the hospital.

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Vijay's TVK party has approached the Madras High Court seeking a probe by Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) or a Special Investigation Team(SIT).

40 deaths at Karur political rally: TVK, BJP seek CBI probe

TVK chief Vijay sought suo motu action over the Karur rally stampede, alleging a conspiracy involving stone-pelting and police lathi-charge. He announced ₹20 lakh aid for victims. PM Modi and CM Stalin also announced compensation

'Stone-pelting, lathi-charge': Vijay moves HC, alleges 'stampede plot' in his Karur rally

TVK chief Vijay expressed heartbreak over the Karur stampede, announcing ₹20 lakh compensation for victims' families and ₹2 lakh for the injured. The death toll rose to 39 after a massive crowd surge at his rally. Tamil Nadu CM ordered a judicial probe

'Irreplaceable loss': Vijay pledges Rs 20 lakh for kin of Karur stampede victims; PM Modi announces ex-gratia

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Setback for Vijay: Madras High court scraps jobs offer promised to Karur stampede victims

DMK's Kanimozhi Hits Back at Tamil Nadu CM Vijay over Karur stampede remarks

CM Vijay blames Karur Police for 41 stampede deaths, alleges conspiracy

DMK approaches Supreme Court over TVK minister's Karur stampede remarks

Karur Stampede: TVK President Vijay Appears Before CBI For Probe

Karur stampede case: CBI questions Vijay on delays, crowd management

Karur stampede deaths: Court lashes out at police, TVK; orders SIT probe

Karur stampede: 41 dead at political rally; Vijay hints at conspiracy

Did Vijay stay in vehicle for too long at Karur rally? THIS is what FIR says

Karur stampede: Bomb threat to Vijay’s house after 41 people died; probe on

40 deaths at Karur political rally: TVK, BJP seek CBI probe

Vijay moves HC, alleges 'stampede plot' in his Karur rally that killed 39

'Irreplaceable loss': Vijay pledges Rs 20 lakh for kin of Karur stampede victims