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Actor Vijay has entered Tamil Nadu politics with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and is preparing for his first Assembly election. While his fan base and youth appeal are strengths, the Karur stampede controversy and lack of organisational depth pose challenges

Actor Vijay’s much-anticipated political debut through Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) comes in the aftermath of the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives. With a CBI probe underway, Vijay is busy interviewing candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay has been summoned once more by the CBI in connection with the Karur stampede case of September 2025. The fresh summons comes amid speculation of possible alliance talks between the BJP and Vijay’s party ahead of the Assembly elections.

TVK chief Vijay announced several welfare promises for women, including Rs 2,500 monthly aid, a sovereign of gold for marriage and free LPG cylinders, if his party wins the Tamil Nadu assembly election. He also unveiled education and safety measures

Actor-politician Vijay-led TVK has reiterated that it will not form an alliance with the BJP despite mounting pressure. Party leader Arun Raj alleged political pressure and said the party remains firm on its ideological stand ahead of upcoming elections

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran criticised actor-politician Vijay, saying his party lacks a clear policy. He challenged Vijay to explain his agenda and also spoke on alliance politics and recent controversies while addressing reporters in Madurai

Actor-politician Vijay will address TVK’s General Council in Mamallapuram today, marking his first public statement since the Karur stampede that killed 41 people. The meeting will chart the party’s roadmap for the 2026 Assembly elections.

Actor-politician Vijay will meet families of the Karur stampede victims in Mahabalipuram on Monday, a month after the tragedy that claimed 41 lives. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has arranged the gathering and booked 50 rooms for the bereaved families.

Actor and TVK president Vijay is expected to visit Karur on October 15 or 17 to console families of the 41 victims of a stampede during a party rally. Police approval is awaited, and financial aid will be handed over in person

The Karur stampede toll climbed to 40 with one more death, while 67 remain hospitalized. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by actor Vijay, has moved the Madras High Court seeking an impartial probe. PM Modi announced compensation for victims’ families

Police have booked TVK leaders over the Karur stampede during actor Vijay’s rally that killed 39. CM Stalin announced compensation and a judicial inquiry as the tragedy triggered nationwide grief.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay is under fire for his absence and delayed response after a deadly stampede at his Karur rally killed 39 people, raising questions about crowd control and leadership.

Vijay left his Neelankarai residence to interact with the protesters, who have been agitating against the Greenfield Airport project for more than 900 days, the meeting is scheduled to take place at a wedding hall in Ekanapuram from noon to 1 pm

The meeting is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. in a wedding hall in Parandur. According to sources in the TVK, Vijay initially wanted the event to be held in an open ground instead of a closed space

According to insiders, the meeting, which is underway at the party headquarters, is focusing on finalising the roadmap for Vijay’s upcoming statewide tour, set to begin in December.

Tamil megastar Rajinikanth praised Vijay's successful entry into politics, saying the Tamil superstar's maiden political conference was well-organised.