Stalin Moves to Draft SOP Bill After Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has initiated steps to draft a Bill introducing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for political rallies and public meetings. The proposal is likely to be tabled in the current assembly session to ensure speedy implementation. Response to Karur Tragedy

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SC Orders CBI Probe in Karur Rally Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ordered a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) probe into the fatal stampede at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu held by actor-politician Vijay (TVK) on 27 September 2025. The court described the incident as one that “shook the nation.” A three-member oversight committee, led by retired Supreme Court […]

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SC To Rule On Pleas In Karur Stampede Case

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

The Supreme Court will deliver its order on October 13 regarding petitions linked to the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives. The petitions were filed by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and other groups, demanding an independent probe supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge. Court Questions SIT Composition A bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari […]

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TVK Moves Supreme Court for Independent Probe

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has approached the Supreme Court seeking an independent investigation into the Karur stampede that occurred on September 27. The petition challenges a Madras High Court order that directed a Special Investigation Team (SIT), composed of Tamil Nadu police officers, to conduct the inquiry. Grounds of the Petition TVK claims that […]

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Father of Karur Stampede Victim Seeks CBI Probe in SC

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

The father of a 13-year-old boy who lost his life in the Karur rally stampede has approached the Supreme Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the tragedy. The incident, which took place on September 27 during a public rally of Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), claimed 41 lives and left many […]

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Annamalai Criticises Kamal Over Karur Stampede Response

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief K. Annamalai launched a sharp attack on Kamal Haasan, accusing him of siding with the ruling DMK during the fallout from the Karur rally stampede. The stampede, which occurred on September 27, left 41 people dead and dozens injured. Annamalai’s Accusation Annamalai claimed that Kamal has “sold his soul for a […]

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Vijay Reaches Out to Karur Stampede Families

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Nearly ten days after a tragic stampede at his rally in Karur, actor-turned-politician Vijay has contacted families of the deceased using video calls. The stampede, which occurred on September 27, claimed 41 lives. Party Team Visits Villages His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), sent a team led by K. G. Arunraj to meet bereaved families […]

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FIR Filed Against Vijay’s Driver After HC Rebuke

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

Tamil Nadu police have filed a negligent driving FIR against the driver of actor-politician Vijay’s campaign vehicle. This action follows a rebuke by the Madras High Court over previously unregistered “hit-and-run” incidents during the Karur rally on September 27, which resulted in a deadly stampede. High Court’s Criticism Prompts Action During court proceedings, the

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Artists, Intellectuals Demand Legal Action After Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Artists and public intellectuals in Tamil Nadu have called for strict legal action against actor-politician Vijay after a stampede at his rally in Karur left dozens dead and many injured. The crowd crush occurred on 27 September 2025 during a campaign event. Petition Filed in Madras High Court The tragedy is now being legally challenged. […]

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TVK Leader Booked Over ‘Gen Z’ Post After Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

A senior member of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Aadhav Arjuna, has been charged over a social media post made shortly after a deadly rally stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The post, later deleted, called for a youth-led “revolution” against the state government. Background of the Incident Arjuna’s post appeared on X less than 48 hours […]