Overview
- At a limited-access meeting in Sunguvarchattiram, Kancheepuram, Vijay delivered his first public address since the September 27 Karur crush that killed 41, with entry capped around 2,000 through QR-coded passes.
- He accused the ruling DMK of deceiving voters and practicing “loot” and dynasty politics, invoking C.N. Annadurai and M.G. Ramachandran to argue the party has abandoned its founding ideals.
- Vijay alleged large-scale illegal sand mining on the Palar river—22.7 lakh units worth Rs 4,730 crore—claiming the figures are reflected in court and Enforcement Directorate records.
- He outlined TVK’s aspirational goals including permanent housing, a motorcycle for every household with a pathway to car ownership, at least one graduate and one earner per family, stronger government hospitals, and moving education to the State List.
- He did not address the Karur tragedy, saying he would speak later, as TVK keeps big outdoor rallies on hold pending state SOPs and questions the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision process.