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Vijay's TVK Salem Rally Restricted to 4,998 Amid Tight Security

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will hold an election meeting in Salem with party chief Vijay, strictly limited to 4,998 individuals possessing QR-coded entry passes. The event is organized as a permitted internal meeting under tight police security, with traffic diversions in place around the KVP Garden venue. This heightened security follows a stampede at a TVK event last September that claimed 41 lives. Party officials have urged those without passes to watch the live broadcast instead of coming to the venue.

Key Points: Vijay's TVK Salem Election Rally: 4,998 Person Limit, Security

  • Strict 4,998 attendee limit with QR-coded passes
  • Heavy police security and traffic diversions
  • Event follows fatal 2023 stampede at TVK gathering
  • Live broadcast for those without passes
  • Internal meeting format per police rules
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Vijay-led TVK's election meeting in Salem restricted to 4,998 individuals

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Salem election meeting with Vijay limited to 4,998 attendees with QR passes. Heavy police deployment after last year's stampede.

"No one without a valid entry pass will be allowed to participate under any circumstances. - Police Guidelines"

Salem, February 13

Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on Friday will hold an election meeting under tight security at Seelanayakkanpatti in Salem, where party chief Vijay is scheduled to address a gathering of 4,998 individuals.

As per police guidelines, the event has been organised strictly as a permitted internal meeting. A total of 4,998 individuals who have been issued entry passes embedded with QR codes will be permitted inside the venue. No one without a valid entry pass will be allowed to participate under any circumstances.

District-level administrators have ensured that only authorised participants will be allowed to attend. The election campaign meeting will take place at the KVP Garden premises between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

The arrangements for the programme were inspected yesterday by the party's General Secretary N Anand, General Secretary (Election Management) Aadhav Arjuna, Executive Committee Chief Coordinator KA Sengottaiyan, and other party functionaries. They also addressed the media following their inspection.

Party cadres and members of the public who have not received entry passes have been requested to refrain from coming to the venue. They have been urged to watch the programme through live television broadcasts instead. The party has appealed for full cooperation in adhering to these regulations.

Meanwhile, heavy police security arrangements have been put in place around the venue and in the surrounding areas to ensure the smooth conduct of the programme. Police personnel have been deployed in large numbers, and vehicle checks are being carried out at key entry points.

Traffic diversions and temporary road usage restrictions have also been imposed in and around Seelanayakkanpatti and the KVP Garden area during the event hours. The police have advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel through these routes and to use alternative roads to prevent congestion.

Authorities have stated that the measures are aimed at maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety during the high-profile political event.

Heightened security comes amid forty-one people lost their lives in a stampede that took place in September last year during a massive gathering organised by the TVK to welcome actor-turned-politician and the party's founder, Vijay.

- ANI

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Priya S
Only 4998 people? That's such a specific number! 😄 Must be to stay under the 5000 limit for some regulation. Clever. But it's sad that so many supporters who want to see Thalapathy Vijay in person will have to watch on TV. The excitement of a live rally is different.
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Rahul R
The heavy security and traffic diversions are necessary, but they cause a lot of inconvenience for the common public who are not even attending. I hope the party also thinks about the residents and daily commuters in Salem.
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Sneha F
This shows TVK is taking the previous tragedy seriously. Learning from mistakes is important. The live broadcast option is good for inclusivity. Vijay's entry into politics is the most interesting thing in TN right now! 🤩
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Aman W
With all respect to the need for safety, this feels excessively controlled. An election meeting should have some public energy and spontaneity. This sounds more like a corporate seminar with QR codes. Is this the future of Indian political rallies?
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Meera T
Good planning by the party and authorities. In our country, crowd management is often an afterthought, leading to disasters. Proactive steps like these should be the norm for all large events, not just political ones. Safety is non-negotiable.

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