TVK Chief Vijay Summoned Again by CBI in Karur Stampede Case

• Actor-turned-politician Vijay has been summoned by the CBI for questioning on January 19 regarding the Karur stampede case.
• This fresh summons follows several hours of grilling by the CBI over alleged lapses in crowd management and delays during a political gathering last year.
• The stampede, which occurred on September 27, 2025, at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) event, resulted in 41 deaths and over 100 injuries.
• Investigators are focusing on a seven-hour delay at the venue, coordination with local police, and the absence of basic arrangements like risk assessment, drinking water, and proper entry/exit routes.
• Vijay claims neither he nor his party is responsible, stating he left the venue to prevent worsening the situation; he was granted exemption for Pongal from an earlier summons.

Why It Matters: TVK Chief Vijay faces renewed CBI questioning on January 19 over the deadly Karur stampede.