In the aftermath of the Karur rally stampede that claimed 41 lives, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam faces a critical moment. What does his response to the tragedy mean for his political journey ahead of the 2026 assembly elections? In this Political Adda, Professor and political analyst A. Gladston Xavier, ThePrint’s Senior Associate Editor Sharan Poovanna and Special Correspondent Prabhakar Tamilarasu discuss the fallout of the Karur incident and how it could shape his electoral prospects.
Karur Stampede & Vijay: What does it mean for his political journey ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu polls?
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