TN stampede: Didn't visit Karur since it would lead to an 'unusual' situation, says Vijay

Days after a rally led by him in Tamil Nadu's Karur witnessed 41 stampede deaths, TVK founder, actor Vijay says he hasn’t visited Karur after 41 rally deaths, citing safety concerns, and promises to meet victims soon while asserting his innocence.on Tuesday said he hasn't visited the affected persons so far as his presence there would lead to an "unusual situation." Challenging Chief Minister M K Stalin, Vijay said the CM could "do anything to him," but not his party colleagues.

He insisted he did nothing wrong and that the truth behind the fatal incident would come out.

The top actor said he has never faced such a "painful situation" in his life.

"I didn't visit Karur as it would lead to an unusual situation. I will meet you (families of victims, the injured) soon," he said in a video message posted on his social media page.

His response came following criticism from various quarters for not visiting Karur and meet the victims' families and the injured.

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Vijay Hints at Facing Action

Vijay said the truth about the fatal incident will come out soon, and hinted he was ready to face action.

"You may do anything to me," he said, even as his party colleagues including senior leaders Bussy N Anand and CTR Nirmal Kumar are police facing case in connection with the September 27 stampede in Tamil Nadu's western Karur district, about 400 km from state capital Chennai.

Seeking to take on the ruling DMK over the matter, he said "CM sir, if you have a thought of seeking vengeance, you may do anything to me and not touch the party men."

Actor-Politician Reiterates Innocence

On the day of the incident, he had left Karur hastily, considering people's safety, he claimed.

Vijay insisted he did nothing wrong.

"I did not do any wrong; my political journey will continue with renewed vigour," the actor-politician added.

PTI