TVK rally stampede: Will accountability be fixed for the disaster? Panelists debate

The episode covers two significant national developments. In Karur, Tamil Nadu, a stampede at a rally for TVK chief Vijay resulted in 41 deaths and over 100 injuries on Saturday. This incident has triggered a political blame game, with the TVK calling for a CBI probe and alleging sabotage, including a power cut during the event. The Tamil Nadu government has denied these claims. An FIR has been lodged against top TVK leaders, but not against Vijay. Political analyst Suman C Raman stated that accountability rests with both sides, citing deficiencies in TVK's crowd organisation and the state government's portrayal of events. Concurrently, tensions have escalated in Ladakh, where the Leh Apex Body has boycotted talks with the Centre scheduled for October 6. This decision follows the government's failure to meet demands for a judicial inquiry into four deaths during the September 24 violence and an apology for alleged 'anti-national' remarks. The ongoing deadlock highlights the region's calls for statehood and inclusion in the Constitution's 6th Schedule. Amid this unrest, activist Sonam Wangchuk has been detained under the National Security Act, with his wife, Dr Gitanjali Angmo, describing the charges as baseless, emphasising his peaceful movement.