After the tragic stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur that killed 41 people, India’s central government is looking to boost security for the Tamil star. Sources close to Vijay’s party say talks are happening to double the number of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officers and other federal police guarding him.
This comes as political tensions heat up in Tamil Nadu, where rivalries are shifting fast following the Karur disaster. Vijay, who leads the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has shaken up the state’s politics. For years, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its partners have held strong control, but Vijay’s growing fan base and his attacks on the DMK are changing the game.
BJP leaders see a real chance here. They know beating the DMK’s powerful alliance needs a united opposition. That’s why they recently welcomed the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) back into the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) before the Lok Sabha elections. Home Minister Amit Shah stepped in to mend ties with AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami, hoping to revive the BJP’s chances in Tamil Nadu.
Still, recent polls show the DMK-led group with a solid lead. A BJP-AIADMK team-up alone might not cut it. So, top BJP figures have started reaching out to Vijay, drawn to TVK’s massive popularity and its firm stand against the DMK. They think he could be the key to turning things around.
But it’s not straightforward. Vijay has slammed both the AIADMK and BJP in public, putting Shah and Palaniswami in a tough spot on how to move forward.
The Karur stampede has ramped up the drama. The AIADMK and BJP are pushing claims—first raised by TVK supporters—that the DMK may have had a hand in the chaos. They’re demanding the investigation, now handled by a retired High Court judge, gets transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a fair and thorough look.
Experts say this push is all about rallying anti-DMK voters and keeping lines open with Vijay. In the midst of it, Amit Shah recently called Vijay. Officials call it a gesture of condolence after the tragedy, but many see it as a subtle political move. BJP insiders hint this chat could lead to more teamwork—or even alliance discussions—as Tamil Nadu’s political scene keeps evolving.
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