Karur stampede: 'Never discussed alliance with TVK leader Vijay', says Edappadi Palaniswami, targets DMK

Tamil Nadu Opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami denied reports of discussing an alliance with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay in the aftermath of the Karur stampede. Targeting Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Palaniswami said cracks have started appearing in the ruling alliance.

 

Talking to presspersons in Salem, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary said he went to Karur soon after the tragic stampede in September and met victims undergoing treatment at hospital. Denying reports of contacting Vijay, Palaniswami added that TVK cadres are taking part in AIADMK's rallies by choice.

 

TVK flags are being spotted in Palaniswami's rallies in the aftermath of Karur stampede. The former chief minister has been offering strong cover to Vijay and TVK in his campaigns in the aftermath of the Karur stampede. 

 

As many as 41 people died in the stampede during actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur on September 27. Over 50 people suffered in the incident and underwent treatment at hospitals in Karur. While Vijay and TVK faced blame over the deaths, Palaniswami targeted the ruling DMK over the deaths. Palaniswami charged that the deaths could have been averted had the state government offered proper security for the event.

 

Palaniswami flayed the DMK and its partners, stating it has no right to talk about the AIADMK alliance. Palaniswami charged that cracks have started to appear in the alliance led by the ruling DMK. "The Congress, which is an ally of the DMK, has started to ask for more seats to contest for the forthcoming assembly polls in 2026," he said.

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