Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay visited Karur following last year’s tragic stampede, meeting affected families and announcing government jobs for the next of kin of the victims as part of the state’s relief measures. During the visit, CM Vijay criticized the police response and accused the DMK of responsibility for the tragedy, triggering a sharp political exchange. His remarks have intensified the debate over accountability, governance, and the handling of the incident. n18oc_plain-speak n18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Last Updated: July 10, 2026, 18:39 IST
