New Delhi : Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay released his first video statement following the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives during his party rally, expressing deep sorrow and addressing the ongoing political controversy over the incident.
He said, I have not faced a painful situation like this in my life. My heart aches. Only pain in my heart. People came to see me in the campaign. I am always grateful to the love and affection people have on me. In order to ensure there should be no compromise on safety of people, I kept politics aside and chose a place that was safe for the people and requested the police department. But what should not have happened, happened.
Vijay also addressed the scrutiny of his party leaders, insisting that neither he nor his organisers acted negligently. We did not do anything wrong. But the party leaders, friends, and social media users are filing FIRs against them. CM sir, if you have an intention to take revenge, do anything to me. Do not touch them. I’ll either be home, or in my office. Do anything you want to me, he said.
— TVK Vijay (@TVKVijayHQ) September 30, 2025
We spoke from the spot that was given to us. They are watching everything. When I saw people of Karur spill the truth (social media clips), I felt as if the Almighty had descended on earth to speak the truth. I am confident that the truth will come out soon, he added. The actor-politician acknowledged the suffering of families affected by the stampede. All of us are affected at this time. I know that many families are suffering. I hope everyone gets well soon.