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'If I’m To Pay, Let It Be Me. Spare My Cadres': TVK Chief Vijay Breaks Silence On Karur Tragedy, Blames Stalin

Vijay expressed grief over the loss of life, defended his party’s conduct, and appealed to the state government not to target grassroots volunteers.

Chennai: TVK president Vijay on Monday broke his silence over the deadly stampede at a party rally in Karur last Saturday that killed 41 people and injured more than a hundred.

In a recorded message released from Chennai, Vijay expressed grief over the loss of life, defended his party’s conduct, and appealed to the state government not to target grassroots volunteers while investigations proceed.

“I have never faced such a painful situation in my life,” Vijay said. “I am filled with pain and nothing e

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