TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) president Vijay released his first video message since the deathly stampede in Karur which he declared was the most painful time he had experienced in his life. Vijay said he was “filled only with pain” and went on to explain how much he appreciated the love and affection of the people at the rally.

He also stated that the safety of attendees was the most important factor during the tour. “That’s why, above everything else on this tour, I have placed people’s safety first, with no compromise whatsoever. That thought sits very deep in my heart. So I set aside all political reasons, focused solely on people’s safety, chose appropriate venues for that, and sought permission for those places accordingly,” he said.

Vijay said that his organizers had already writ

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