In a shocking display of misinformation, Congress MP Jothimani has peddled false information regarding the Supreme Court’s order to transfer the TVK Karur stampede case to CBI. The incident, which occurred on September 27, 2025, during a rally by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor-politician Vijay, resulted in the loss of 41 lives and left several others injured.
On October 13, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a landmark order transferring the investigation of the Karur stampede from the Tamil Nadu state authorities to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The court’s decision was a response to concerns over the impartiality of the initial probe, which had been handled by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Madras High Court and a one-man commission appointed by the DMK government in Tamil Nadu.
A key excerpt from the Supreme Court order states: “In view of transferring the investigation to the CBI, the direction for appointment of SIT or one-man enquiry commission shall remain suspended.”
This suspension was a clear indication that the court sought an independent and unbiased investigation, free from state influence.
Furthermore, the court directed the Tamil Nadu government to extend full cooperation to the CBI and provide necessary logistical support. To ensure oversight, the Supreme Court proposed the formation of a three-member Supervisory Committee, headed by retired Justice Ajay Rastogi, with the mandate to monitor the CBI’s investigation and issue appropriate directives. This move was intended to address the concerns of all parties involved and uphold the principles of independence and impartiality.
Jothimani’s Contradictory Claims
Despite the Supreme Court’s explicit order, Congress MP Jothimani appeared to contradict the ruling in statements reported by various news outlets.
Jothimani suggested that the Supreme Court had prioritized the one-man commission appointed by the Tamil Nadu government over a CBI probe, stating, “The Supreme Court judgment still allows the one-member commission from the Tamil Nadu government to do its job.” This claim stands in direct opposition to the court’s suspension of the state-appointed commission, as outlined in the official order.
#WATCH | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu: On SC’s orders for CBI probe into the Karur stampede, Congress MP S Jothimani says, “…My first priority is that justice has to be served…. The Supreme Court judgment still allows the one-member commission from the Tamil Nadu government to… pic.twitter.com/5VP04WsMx5
— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2025
The discrepancy was quickly highlighted by BJP leader C.R. Kesavan, who took to X to criticize Jothimani’s remarks. In a strongly worded post, Kesavan accused the Congress party of peddling “perilous false propaganda and blatant lies,” pointing out that the MP’s statements contradicted the Supreme Court’s directive. He further questioned whether Jothimani’s remarks constituted contempt of court, given the clear suspension of the state-led commission.
The Congress party once again peddling perilous false propaganda and and blatant lies. When the SC order today has suspended the Tamilnadu State Government appointed Commission of Enquiry, Congress MP blatantly contradicts the same. Is this not contempt of Hon’ble Court? pic.twitter.com/18u0bj4ceD
— C.R.Kesavan (@crkesavan) October 13, 2025
The Supreme Court’s decision to transfer the case to the CBI and establish a supervisory committee reflects growing concerns about the independence of the state-led probe, especially given allegations of mismanagement and political interference. Jothimani’s earlier statements, where she criticized the TVK for holding the rally on an unsuitable day, had already drawn attention, but her latest remarks have amplified the controversy.
It seems like a calculated effort to undermine the court’s authority and protect the interests of the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, which has faced scrutiny over its handling of the stampede incident.
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