Chennai: In his first public response to the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader actor Vijay delivered an emotional video statement, expressing profound grief and directly appealing to Chief Minister MK Stalin. In a dramatic plea, he shouldered the blame personally while defending his party volunteers.

Vijay described the incident as the most difficult situation he has ever faced, stating, “My heart is full of pain.” He pointedly questioned why the tragedy occurred specifically in Karur, despite having successfully campaigned in five other districts. “Why is it happening only in Karur and not everywhere else? People know,” he said, suggesting an underlying cause known to the public. He expressed faith in the people of Karur, adding, “When the peopl

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