In a significant news for the Tamil Nadu political scene, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader and multi-talented politician Vijay is set to present before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at its facility in New Delhi on January 12, 2026. The summon forms part of a continuing federal investigation into the deadly Karur stampede that killed 41 people at his political rally in September 2025.
On September 27, 2025, at Velusamypuram in Karur, a crowd of almost 30,000 arrived at a venue for 10,000. The crush killed 41 and injured 110 more people. After a Supreme Court order in October 2025, the inquiry was shifted from the state-led SIT to the CBI, for an “independent and impartial” investigation.
Key Points About the Questioning:
- Time: He flew out of Chennai in a chartered flight today which started at 7 a.m. to CBI headquarters for the interrogation.
- The Interest in the Inquiry: Investigation is being conducted on alleged security lapses, the alleged violation of traffic and safety guidelines and the party's decision to delay Vijay's arrival to " demonstrate political strength,” officials say, which escalated the crowd pressures.
- Evidence: TVK has supposedly given the CBI video footage documenting events, claiming they were a product of lack of administrative and police management and not mismanagement on the part of the organization.
Security and Political Stakes
The TVK leadership has asked for the CBI headquarters' star-politician to have an ‘insider’ protection from Delhi Police because of his huge following and possibly of law and order at the capital. The inquiry comes at a moment of considerable need as Vijay gears up his party for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
As the ruling DMK and other opposition parties demand accountability, TVK supporters view a central probe as an obstacle designed to sap his political energy. What’s Next? The CBI will likely finalize its findings post- Recording Vijay’s statement. This could result in a formal chargesheet being filed. The agency has already interrogated top TVK office-bearers, such as Bussy Anand and Nirmal Kumar, along with local police people and district officials charged with the security protocols of the event.
