Overview

• The incident occurred on May 4, 2025, during a DMK event in Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, celebrating Chief Minister Stalin's birthday and a legal victory.
• A stage light, mounted on a steel rod, fell onto MP A Raja's microphone stand due to strong winds while he was delivering a speech.
• Raja reacted swiftly, avoiding injury, as the falling fixture caused panic among attendees who scrambled for safety.
• Heavy rain followed the collapse, damaging banners and scattering chairs, leading to the abrupt cancellation of the event.
• Video footage of the near-miss has gone viral on social media, but the DMK has not yet announced any formal safety review or response.