41 Dead. No Apology. Vijay’s Heartless Response is an Insult to tamil Nadu
In the wake of the Karur stampede tragedy, where 41 innocent lives were lost, the people of tamil Nadu expected one thing from TVK chief Vijay — accountability. At the very least, an apology. Instead, what they received was a dramatic video full of cinematic dialogues, blame-shifting, and dangerous conspiracy theories.
By refusing to take responsibility and attempting to portray himself as a victim, Vijay has crossed a line from negligence to blatant inhumanity.
1. A Tragedy Met With Arrogance
The stampede in Karur was not an isolated incident. In Madurai, a youth died of suffocation. In Namakkal, over 40 were hospitalised. In Vikravandi, more than 400 fainted. Karur was simply where the disaster reached its deadliest peak.
For Vijay to ask “Why only Karur?” without an ounce of self-reflection reveals an astonishing lack of conscience. His words erase the suffering of countless others affected by his rallies.
2. Forty-One Families, zero Apologies
Forty-one families are now in mourning. parents have lost children. Children have been orphaned. Families have been broken. And yet, Vijay did not once offer an unqualified apology to those who placed their faith in him and paid with their lives.
Leaders carry the burden of responsibility, whether or not they are personally at fault. Vijay’s refusal to acknowledge this basic truth disqualifies him from any claim to leadership.
3. Cinematic Posturing Cannot Replace Accountability
The video Vijay released was not a message of grief, but a performance. Every line sounded rehearsed, every gesture calculated. It was as if he were addressing a movie audience, not a grieving state.
This posturing shows where his priorities lie: not with the people who died at his rally, but with salvaging his own image.
4. A Dangerous Precedent for tamil Nadu
When leaders refuse to take accountability, they set a precedent for impunity. Today it is Vijay dismissing a tragedy that unfolded under his watch. Tomorrow, it could be another leader doing the same, emboldened by the absence of consequences.
Such behaviour is not merely irresponsible — it is corrosive to democracy.
5. Leadership Demands Courage, Not Cowardice
True leadership is tested in moments of crisis. Vijay had an opportunity to rise above his stardom, to show humility and accountability. Instead, he chose cowardice.
By hiding behind his cadres, blaming circumstances, and playing the victim, Vijay has proven that he is unfit to call himself a leader.
Conclusion
Forty-one lives have been lost, not for a cause, not for justice, but for the cult of a man who refuses to accept his role in their deaths.
tamil Nadu deserves leaders who mourn with their people, who shoulder responsibility, and who put citizens before self-preservation. Vijay has shown he is not that leader. His silence on accountability and his arrogance in the face of tragedy are an insult to every grieving family in Karur and beyond.
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