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The TVK headquarters in Chennai has reopened after being closed for 17 days following the tragic Karur stampede. Party leaders including Vijay are holding internal discussions while district secretaries gather at the headquarters. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has ordered a CBI investigation into the incident that claimed 41 lives. The party's legal team has welcomed the probe and promised full cooperation with authorities.

Key Points: TVK Headquarters Reopens After Karur Stampede Vijay Party Resumes

  • TVK headquarters on East Coast Road reopened after 17-day closure following Karur tragedy
  • Party president Vijay held internal discussions with key leaders at Pattinapakkam residence
  • Supreme Court ordered CBI probe monitored by three-member committee led by Justice Rastogi
  • District secretaries gathered at headquarters for first coordinated meeting since stampede
  • Legal team expressed satisfaction with investigation setup and promised full cooperation
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TN: TVK headquarters in Chennai reopens, 17 days after Karur tragedy

Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam reopens Chennai headquarters 17 days after Karur tragedy that killed 41, as party leaders gather for first coordinated meeting since incident.

"We are very grateful for the order. We are willing to render all cooperation with the CBI. - Gauri Subramanyam, TVK Counsel"

Chennai, October 14

After remaining closed for 17 days, the headquarters of Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) reopened on Tuesday in Panaiyur on the East Coast Road (ECR) here. The reopening marks the party's first major organisational activity since the tragic incident in Karur last month that claimed 41 lives.

The office was shut following the stampede on September 27 during a public outreach event in Karur, where TVK president and actor Vijay was campaigning. The incident led to widespread mourning and the suspension of all party-related events as a mark of respect to the victims.

According to party sources, TVK president Vijay is currently at his Pattinapakkam residence, where several key leaders, including Bussy Anand, Aadhav Arjun, CTR Nirmal Kumar, and Arun, have gathered for internal discussions. Meanwhile, district secretaries and office-bearers have assembled at the TVK headquarters as part of the party's first coordinated meeting since the tragedy.

Party insiders indicate that the reopening of the headquarters signals a gradual resumption of organisational activities. Members and supporters were seen arriving steadily throughout the day, expressing solidarity and discussing the way forward for the party.

The reopening also holds symbolic importance for TVK, as it attempts to regain momentum and reconnect with its cadre base after a period of silence and mourning.

Meanwhile, 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 three-member SIT led by former Justice Rastogi and two 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. 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.On September 27, during a rally organised by the Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) in Karur, a stampede occurred in which 41 people lost their lives and more than 100 sustained injuries.

Among the 41 deceased, 18 were women, 15 were men, five young girls, and five boys fell victim. While 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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Arun Y
While I understand the need to resume political activities, 17 days seems too soon after such a massive tragedy. The families are still grieving. The party should have waited longer as a mark of respect.
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Rohit P
The Supreme Court ordering CBI probe is the right decision. Political parties must be held accountable for public safety during their events. 41 lives lost is unacceptable. Hope this sets a precedent for better safety standards in political rallies across Tamil Nadu.
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Sarah B
As someone who has attended political rallies in Chennai, I can say the crowd management is often chaotic. This tragedy was waiting to happen. All parties need to learn from this and implement proper safety measures. My condolences to all affected families.
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Karthik V
The party's cooperation with CBI is commendable. Many political parties would have tried to avoid investigation. Hope the truth comes out and proper compensation reaches all victims' families. 🙏
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Meera T
So sad to read about the young children who lost their lives. Five girls and five boys... unimaginable pain for their parents. Political ambitions should never come at the cost of innocent lives. Hope this never repeats in any party's events.

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