<p>TVK chief Vijay has alleged that the stampede in Karur may have been the result of a joint machination and conspiracy, while calling for justice in the tragic incident. During an election rally after<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-assembly-elections-2026-tvk-chief-vijay-files-nomination-for-tiruchirappalli-east-3953608"> filing his nomination papers</a> from Tiruchirappalli East on Thursday, Vijay said that the Karur incident was "a joint machination."</p><p>The stampeded on September 27, 2025, left 41 people dead and several injured during the rally addressed by Vijay.</p><p>"I, who have come to ask justice for you, also want justice," Vijay said, while claiming a conspiracy over the release of his last film 'Jana Nayagan.'</p><p>He also attacked the Centre and the state governments on the LPG cylinder shortage and said both the governments could have averted the crisis had they planned ahead and regulated.</p>.TVK chief Vijay seeks future CBI inquiry on Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu.<p>"Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin air dashes to Delhi if there's a raid or some issue in the family. Has he rushed to the national capital to resolve the LPG cylinder crisis?" Vijay asked and said the unpreparedness has led to a shortage of the gas cylinders leading to the closure of small eateries and even hotels.</p><p>"This has caused hardship and losses to many. Had they been vigilant and taken precaution, then the crisis would not have escalated. Both are responsible for this," he said.</p><p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>
<p>TVK chief Vijay has alleged that the stampede in Karur may have been the result of a joint machination and conspiracy, while calling for justice in the tragic incident. During an election rally after<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-assembly-elections-2026-tvk-chief-vijay-files-nomination-for-tiruchirappalli-east-3953608"> filing his nomination papers</a> from Tiruchirappalli East on Thursday, Vijay said that the Karur incident was "a joint machination."</p><p>The stampeded on September 27, 2025, left 41 people dead and several injured during the rally addressed by Vijay.</p><p>"I, who have come to ask justice for you, also want justice," Vijay said, while claiming a conspiracy over the release of his last film 'Jana Nayagan.'</p><p>He also attacked the Centre and the state governments on the LPG cylinder shortage and said both the governments could have averted the crisis had they planned ahead and regulated.</p>.TVK chief Vijay seeks future CBI inquiry on Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu.<p>"Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin air dashes to Delhi if there's a raid or some issue in the family. Has he rushed to the national capital to resolve the LPG cylinder crisis?" Vijay asked and said the unpreparedness has led to a shortage of the gas cylinders leading to the closure of small eateries and even hotels.</p><p>"This has caused hardship and losses to many. Had they been vigilant and taken precaution, then the crisis would not have escalated. Both are responsible for this," he said.</p><p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>