Synopsis : TVK chief Vijay met the families of the people who lost their lives during a stampede during his political rally in Karur in September. However, the venue of the meeting — a five-star hotel in Mahabalipuram — has sparked debates.

Exactly a month after the tragic stampede that killed 41 in Karur of Tamil Nadu during a political rally of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, the actor-turned-politician, on Monday, 27 October, met the bereaved families — not in Karur, but at a star hotel in Mahabalipuram, near Chennai.

While the meeting was meant to offer comfort and solidarity, the venue choice sparked debate in Tamil Nadu’s political circles.

TVK sources said they could not find a suitable venue in Karur and that a return visit might have triggered logistical and crowd-

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