Karur stampede: DMK's Senthil Balaji questions Vijay's late arrival

Karur: The Karur DMK MLA V Senthil Balaji on Wednesday condemned Vijay for arriving 7 hours late to the TVK rally on September 27, suggesting that his timely arrival could have prevented the stampede that killed 41 people.

"This incident should not be politicised. Whichever party they may be, but they should be held responsible for it," he told reporters.

As many as 41 people had died due to the incident, and over 60 were injured during the rally of TVK leader and actor Vijay on September 27 in Velusamypuram in the district.

He questioned the TVK chief about the 7-hour delay in his arrival and asked why water bottles and snacks were not provided by the event organisers.

"There are some questions that need to be answered. Why did the TVK Chief come to the venue after a seven-hour delay? Second, the next day at Velusamypuram, I myself saw about 1,000 to 2,000 slippers lying on the road. But did you manage to see at least one water bottle? If people had used at least one water bottle, there should be at least the used bottle (along with the slippers) ", the former minister said.

"A political party should provide water and biscuits to the people who come to attend such meetings. It is their responsibility," he said.