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The AIADMK is preparing to submit a calling attention motion regarding the Karur stampede tragedy during the special assembly session. Party leader Edappadi Palaniswami held consultations with MLAs to strategize their approach for the three-day session. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has ordered a CBI investigation into the stampede that occurred during actor Vijay's political rally. The assembly has already passed a condolence resolution for the 41 victims who lost their lives in the tragic incident.

Key Points: AIADMK Threatens Assembly Protest Over Karur Stampede Motion

  • AIADMK may stage protest if calling attention motion on stampede is rejected
  • Special assembly session continues until October 17 with AIADMK consultations
  • Supreme Court ordered CBI probe monitored by retired Justice Rastogi
  • Assembly passed condolence resolution for 41 stampede victims across districts
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Tamil Nadu special assembly session: AIADMK may move 'calling attention motion' on Karur stampede incident

AIADMK warns of assembly protest if Speaker rejects calling attention motion on Karur stampede that killed 41 people during special session.

"We are very grateful for the order...We are willing to render all cooperation with the CBI - Gauri Subramanyam, Vijay's counsel"

Chennai, October 14

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Tuesday warned of a protest in the legislative assembly in case the Speaker fails to accept a calling attention motion in connection with the Karur stampede incident that claimed the lives of 41 people, sources confirmed.

This comes as the special session of the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly began today and is expected to continue until October 17.

According to sources, AIADMK is expected to submit a special calling attention motion. If the request is not accepted, there are indications that the party may stage a protest inside the assembly.

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, along with other AIADMK MLAs, arrived at the assembly even before the commencement of the session. A consultation meeting of MLAs under the leadership of Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition (LoP) Palaniswami was underway in the assembly premises at the party's chamber.

During the meeting, he discussed and gave directions on how AIADMK legislators should function during today's session and over the next three days.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Leader of the Opposition RB Udhayakumar and other AIADMK MLAs.

The Tamil Nadu legislative assembly today passed a condolence resolution expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the unfortunate Karur stampede incident. The resolution conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and expressed the house's solidarity with those affected by the tragedy.

Earlier, Gauri Subramanyam, counsel for TVK Chief and actor Vijay, welcomed the Supreme Court's order for a CBI probe into the Karur stampede.

Subramanyam emphasised full cooperation with the CBI, noting that the legal team had specifically requested an SIT led by a retired Supreme Court judge and was pleased with the decision.

"We are very grateful for the order...We are willing to render all cooperation with the CBI...They have also appointed a 3-member SIT led by former Justice Rastogi and 2 Tamil Nadu cadre officers...We will cooperate in every single way possible...We had requested the SIT and that it be led by a retired Supreme Court judge...As the legal team, we are very happy," she said on Monday.

On Monday, the Supreme Court ordered a CBI probe into the Karur stampede, which took place during TVK chief and actor Vijay's rally on September 27.

A bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and N.V. Anjaria also ordered a three-member committee, headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Rastogi, to monitor the CBI probe for a fair and impartial investigation into the tragedy.

Among the 41 deceased, 18 were women, 15 men, five young girls, and five boys. 34 victims were from the Karur district, two each from the Erode, Tiruppur, and Dindigul districts, and one from the Salem district.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Why wait for assembly sessions to discuss this? The government should have taken immediate action. So many families have been destroyed. Proper crowd management protocols need to be implemented across all public events in Tamil Nadu.
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Sarah B
While I understand AIADMK's concern, staging protests in the assembly might not be the most productive approach. All parties should work together to ensure such tragedies never happen again. The focus should be on victim compensation and safety reforms.
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Karthik V
The Supreme Court's decision for CBI probe with retired judge monitoring is commendable. Political blame games won't bring back the lost lives. Let the investigation happen properly and then hold accountable those responsible.
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Ananya R
So many young children lost their lives 😢 This is beyond politics. Every political party and celebrity organizing rallies must ensure proper safety measures. The victims' families need immediate financial assistance and support.
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Michael C
Having a special assembly session is good, but real change comes from implementing strict safety regulations. Tamil Nadu needs to learn from this tragedy and create comprehensive guidelines for all public gatherings.

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