Puducherry Clears Tightly Controlled TVK Rally for Dec. 9, Marking Vijay’s First Outdoor Event Since Karur

Overview

• Puducherry permitted a TVK public meeting at Uppalam Grounds on December 9 after rejecting a roadshow request citing narrow roads and security concerns.
• Attendance is capped at 10,000 with QR-coded entry passes, the ground will be split into 10 barricaded zones of 1,000 each, and Vijay will address supporters from his campaign vehicle instead of a stage.
• Police cleared the event for a 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon window with designated parking for fire tenders and ambulances and comprehensive security arrangements.
• This will be TVK’s first major outdoor mobilisation since the September 27 Karur crowd crush that killed 41, after which Tamil Nadu banned the party’s outdoor events and limited indoor meetings.
• Recent visits to Vijay by Congress data chief Praveen Chakravarthy and politician Nanjil Sampath fueled alliance speculation that the Tamil Nadu Congress chief publicly downplayed, affirming the party’s alignment with the DMK.