CHENNAI: The DMK’s official organ, Murasoli, in a strongly worded editorial on Wednesday, placed the blame for the September 27 Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives on actor Vijay’s “irresponsibility” and questioned attempts to deflect responsibility through “rumours and half-truths.”

“Who prevented him from arriving on time? Who stopped him from consoling the grieving families? Was he held back, or was it part of a calculated plan to prolong anticipation and keep the crowd from dispersing?” the editorial asked, alleging that the tragedy resulted from deliberate political theatrics.

Rejecting the claim that power supply had been cut during the meeting, the editorial cited TNPDCL chief engineer Rajalakshmi’s clarification that electricity was briefly disconnected only to remove people wh

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