Stalin wants another stampede: TVK's dig over no police deployment at Vijay's rally
TVK alleged that MK Stalin deliberately withheld police deployment at Vijay's Kolathur rally to trigger a Karur-like stampede and obstruct its campaign.
Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Monday launched a fresh round of scathing attacks on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, alleging that he deliberately denied police deployment for Vijay’s rally in Kolathur in a bid to trigger a Karur-like stampede.
Addressing a press conference, TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna said while adequate police arrangements were made during Vijay’s nomination filing in Perambur, there was a complete absence of police personnel in Kolathur, where he was scheduled to campaign.
“DMK chief MK Stalin, just like how Senthil Balaji allegedly orchestrated the man-made stampede in Karur to prevent any political challenge in his constituency, ensured there was no police presence when our leader Vijay attempted to campaign in Kolathur,” he alleged.
A stampede at a Vijay rally in September last year turned chaotic, leaving several people dead. TVK has alleged that the incident was a pre-planned conspiracy by DMK leader and former minister Senthil Balaji.
“MK Stalin wanted another Karur-like stampede in his Kolathur constituency. If arrangements could be made in Perambur, why not in Kolathur?” Arjuna questioned.
He further claimed that DMK leaders were attempting to obstruct TVK’s campaign.
“Out of fear of defeat, the government and police are misusing their powers. What happened in Kolathur was a conspiracy against Vijay by MK Stalin,” he added.
The party has also urged the Chief Electoral Officer to transfer officials, alleging bias.
Meanwhile, Vijay filed his nomination to contest the Assembly elections from the Perambur constituency in Chennai. After filing his papers, Vijay addressed supporters from an open-top campaign vehicle and reiterated his criticism of the DMK, calling it an “evil force”.
He accused the state government of failing to ensure women’s safety, criticised the law and order situation, and alleged the widespread presence of drugs.
“We have to save Tamil Nadu. Who is responsible for this situation? The DMK is the reason, Stalin sir is responsible,” he said.
The 2026 Assembly election marks Vijay’s electoral debut. He is contesting from Perambur in north Chennai, a working-class stronghold, and from Tiruchirappalli-East in central Tamil Nadu, part of the Cauvery delta region.
Aadhav Arjuna has filed his nomination from the Villivakkam Assembly constituency in north Chennai. Considered the party’s number two, Arjuna is the son-in-law of lottery businessman Santiago Martin. Like Vijay, this is his first Assembly election for Arjuna, who was previously associated with the Thol Thirumavalavan's Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).
Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Monday launched a fresh round of scathing attacks on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, alleging that he deliberately denied police deployment for Vijay’s rally in Kolathur in a bid to trigger a Karur-like stampede.
Addressing a press conference, TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna said while adequate police arrangements were made during Vijay’s nomination filing in Perambur, there was a complete absence of police personnel in Kolathur, where he was scheduled to campaign.
“DMK chief MK Stalin, just like how Senthil Balaji allegedly orchestrated the man-made stampede in Karur to prevent any political challenge in his constituency, ensured there was no police presence when our leader Vijay attempted to campaign in Kolathur,” he alleged.
A stampede at a Vijay rally in September last year turned chaotic, leaving several people dead. TVK has alleged that the incident was a pre-planned conspiracy by DMK leader and former minister Senthil Balaji.
“MK Stalin wanted another Karur-like stampede in his Kolathur constituency. If arrangements could be made in Perambur, why not in Kolathur?” Arjuna questioned.
He further claimed that DMK leaders were attempting to obstruct TVK’s campaign.
“Out of fear of defeat, the government and police are misusing their powers. What happened in Kolathur was a conspiracy against Vijay by MK Stalin,” he added.
The party has also urged the Chief Electoral Officer to transfer officials, alleging bias.
Meanwhile, Vijay filed his nomination to contest the Assembly elections from the Perambur constituency in Chennai. After filing his papers, Vijay addressed supporters from an open-top campaign vehicle and reiterated his criticism of the DMK, calling it an “evil force”.
He accused the state government of failing to ensure women’s safety, criticised the law and order situation, and alleged the widespread presence of drugs.
“We have to save Tamil Nadu. Who is responsible for this situation? The DMK is the reason, Stalin sir is responsible,” he said.
The 2026 Assembly election marks Vijay’s electoral debut. He is contesting from Perambur in north Chennai, a working-class stronghold, and from Tiruchirappalli-East in central Tamil Nadu, part of the Cauvery delta region.
Aadhav Arjuna has filed his nomination from the Villivakkam Assembly constituency in north Chennai. Considered the party’s number two, Arjuna is the son-in-law of lottery businessman Santiago Martin. Like Vijay, this is his first Assembly election for Arjuna, who was previously associated with the Thol Thirumavalavan's Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).
