Summary
An Indian actor-turned-politician, Vijay, is involved in controversy after 40 people died in a crowd surge at his rally in Tamil Nadu. The incident has led to disputes over who is responsible, with claims of inadequate crowd control by the government and poor planning by Vijay's party. Vijay, a famous actor in Tamil cinema, recently entered politics following a career of successful films.
Key Facts
- Vijay is a well-known actor in Tamil cinema who started his political party last year.
- A rally for his political party in Tamil Nadu led to a fatal crowd surge, with 40 reported deaths.
- Criticism has emerged regarding the handling of the event, with accusations against both the government and the party's organizers.
- The police claim that the party organizers underestimated the size of the expected crowd.
- Vijay has a large fan base, and his films often become box-office successes even if critics don't like them.
- He has announced that his upcoming film, Jana Nayagan, will be his last as he transitions to full-time politics.
- In southern India, it is common for movie stars to become politicians due to their widespread popularity.
