TVK Maanadu Rally LIVE: Watch Vijay's Fiery Speech LIVE Online

Updated: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 11:59 [IST]

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Tuesday attacked the DMK in a rally in Puducherry.

In his first rally since the stampede in Karur that killed 41, the actor-turned-politician expressed confidence in winning the hearts of the Tamils in the upcoming elections by dislodging the DMK.

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Actor Vijay, the chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will hold his first public rally in Puducherry on Tuesday at the Expo Ground, with entry limited to 5,000 Puducherry residents; the police have imposed restrictions including barring those from Tamil Nadu and preventing children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK chief Vijay is set to hold his first public rally in Puducherry on Tuesday marking his return to mass political events after the Karur stampede of September that claimed 41 lives Police Advisory and Restrictions The Puducherry police issued a detailed advisory on Sunday imposing strict crowd-control measures and limiting participation The rally will take place at the Expo Ground with entry capped at 5 000 people Senior Superintendent of Police Law and Order R Kalaivanan explained that permission for a roadshow was denied due to narrow lanes and cramped streets but approval was granted for the rally under stringent conditions Key restrictions include - Only Puducherry residents will be allowed entry attendees from Tamil Nadu are barred - Participants must enter the venue before 12 30 pm - Children pregnant women and elderly persons will not be permitted - Entry will be restricted to those carrying valid QR code passes issued by TVK Parking facilities have been designated at Puducherry Marina the rear side of the sports stadium and the old port area Organisers have also been directed to provide drinking water toilets ambulances first-aid teams fire engines and proper enclosures to ensure safety

Ahead of the rally, the Puducherry police had issued a detailed advisory on Sunday, imposing strict crowd-control measures and limiting participation. The rally took place at the Expo Ground, with entry capped at 5,000 people.

Senior Superintendent of Police (Law and Order) R. Kalaivanan explained that permission for a roadshow was denied due to narrow lanes and cramped streets, but approval was granted for the rally under stringent conditions.

Key restrictions include:

- Only Puducherry residents will be allowed entry; attendees from Tamil Nadu are barred.
- Participants must enter the venue before 12:30 pm.
- Children, pregnant women, and elderly persons will not be permitted.
- Entry will be restricted to those carrying valid QR code passes issued by TVK.

Parking facilities were designated at Puducherry Marina, the rear side of the sports stadium, and the old port area. Organisers have also been directed to provide drinking water, toilets, ambulances, first-aid teams, fire engines, and proper enclosures to ensure safety.

Watch TVK Rally LIVE Online

The rally can be watched LIVE online on the official YouTube page of the TVK:

Karur Stampede

This rally is the first major event for TVK since the Karur tragedy on September 27, where 41 people lost their lives in a stampede.

On December 2, the Tamil Nadu government told the Supreme Court that the incident was caused by "reckless, negligent, and uncoordinated actions" of TVK organisers and cadres. The government praised the police for acting with "exemplary courage and discipline" by guiding people to exits and clearing emergency routes amid chaos and darkness.

The affidavit also noted that Vijay himself had acknowledged the police's role in ensuring his safe arrival at the venue, thanking them for their support.