Actor-politician Vijay filed his nomination from Perambur constituency in Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, marking his electoral debut. He chose the north Chennai seat, known for its significant working-class population, as his entry point into active politics
A political rally led by Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay in Karur turned tragic on Saturday night when a sudden power outage triggered panic and a deadly crowd surge. At least 23 people, including children and elderly attendees, lost their lives, while over 30 were hospitalised with critical injuries.