The AIADMK and the BJP on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the September 27 Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives, and its decision to constitute a three-member committee to monitor the investigation’s progress.

In a statement on social media, the AIADMK said it had taken its stand on the principle affirmed by the apex court — that every citizen has the right to a fair and impartial investigation.

“Justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done,” the party said.

BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran, in a post on X, said the CBI probe was one of the BJP’s consistent demands.

“I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Supreme Court,” he said, adding that the DMK government was attempting to fabricate stories to sh

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