Overview
- The CBI summoned the TVK chief to its Delhi headquarters for questioning on January 12, with the notice issued on January 6 under Section 179 of the BNSS.
- Party sources say Vijay is flying from Chennai by chartered aircraft and is expected at the CBI office around 11 am.
- TVK has asked the Delhi Police to provide full security for Vijay during his travel and appearance, saying the party will cooperate with investigators.
- Investigators have already questioned several TVK functionaries, examined Vijay’s campaign vehicle, and recorded the driver’s statement, with party leaders submitting video footage.
- The Tamil Nadu government has filed a counter‑affidavit in the Supreme Court challenging the CBI’s jurisdiction, while police and TVK continue to dispute responsibility for the crowd surge.