Actor Vijay Makes Strong Political Return in Erode Rally

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

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Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay made a high-profile political return on Thursday, addressing a large rally in Erode, Tamil Nadu, in what was his first major public campaign event in the state since the Karur crowd crush tragedy in September 2025. The gathering marked a renewed push in

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Vijay Holds First Rally Since Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

Actor and TVK leader Vijay held a public rally in Puducherry, his first major event since the deadly stampede in Karur earlier this year. Authorities imposed strict rules, limiting the crowd to 5,000 people. Entry was allowed only through QR-code passes, and barricaded zones were set up to control movement. Security scare before the event […]

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Vijay Establishes 28-Member Executive Team for TVK Daily Affairs

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

Actor-turned-politician Vijay has formed a 28-member executive committee to oversee the daily operations of his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu. The decision was taken at a meeting of party functionaries held at the headquarters in Panaiyur earlier this week. Committee Roles and Structure The newly-announced committee will be responsible for

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Vijay To Meet Families Of Karur Stampede Victims

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Actor-politician Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is scheduled to meet the families of the bereaved from the September stampede in Karur. The meeting is set for Monday in Mamallapuram, where the party has reportedly arranged rooms and transport for the victims’ relatives. Family Reactions Mixed While some families of the deceased have […]

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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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Vijay Should Take Moral Responsibility, Says Dhinakaran

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

T. T. V. Dhinakaran said actor-politician Vijay should accept moral responsibility for the stampede that occurred at his rally in Karur on September 27. Dhinakaran asserted that Vijay’s delays, crowd mismanagement, and lack of adequate safety measures contributed to the tragedy. Karur Rally Tragedy The Karur rally, organised by Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK),

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Close aide named in police case as Karur rally stampede kills 39

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

A police case has been filed against senior leaders of Vijay’s party after a stampede at a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, left 39 dead and over 50 injured. The case lists N Anand (also known as Bussy Anand), TVK’s general secretary and a close associate of Vijay, among the accused. Also named are CT […]

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DMK Rejects Vijay’s Claims on Forests, College & Police

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

Actor-politician Vijay, while campaigning in Nagapattinam, alleged that the state government has failed to protect tidal forests, claimed there is no maritime college in the district, and accused police of imposing restrictions on his rallies that are not applied to national leaders. Government’s Response The ruling DMK countered these claims with a fact check: Tamil […]

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DMK Says It Won’t Fear Vijay’s Criticism

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

The DMK has responded to remarks by actor-politician Vijay, saying the party is not afraid of his criticism or political campaign. A DMK spokesperson said that opposition voices are part of democracy and that DMK will continue its work without being intimidated. Context of the Remarks Vijay, leader of Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has been […]

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Vijay Slams BJP & DMK for Failing Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

Actor-politician Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), launched a sharp attack on both the BJP and the DMK during his first full statewide tour. He accused the BJP of “tormenting people” and the DMK of “cheating the public.” (NDTV) Tour and Political Messaging Vijay began his maiden statewide yatra from Tiruchirappalli. He told supporters […]