DMK sympathizer and Kollywood actress Oviya, has sparked controversy after publicly demanding the arrest of actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay in connection with the tragic stampede at a political rally in Karur that claimed 40 lives.
Oviya took to Instagram to express her outrage, posting a story with the message “Arrest Vijay.” The post came in response to the deadly incident that occurred during a rally organized by Vijay and his party.
However, the story was deleted within hours after Oviya was bombarded with a wave of hostile and vulgar messages from TVK supporters and Vijay’s fans, who flooded her social media like a swarm, prompting her to take it down.
In response to the backlash, Oviya later shared a more reflective post. Quoting a popular saying, she wrote, “Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the foolish, a joke for the rich, but a tragedy for the poor.” The message appeared to be a commentary on the socio-economic dimensions of the tragedy, but it only intensified the backlash from Vijay’s followers. She has since posted screenshots of the abusive messages she received, stating that while many came to hurl insults, one comment in particular claiming that her distress brings someone peace deeply unsettled her.
Amidst the growing outrage and debate, TVK has announced a financial compensation of ₹20 lakh for each family affected by the Karur tragedy. This decision was finalized during an emergency online meeting of the party leadership. As per the latest official update, 40 people have lost their lives, including 17 women, four boys, and five girls. Authorities have so far identified 35 of the deceased, 28 of whom were residents of Karur.
Meanwhile, actor Vijay’s swift departure from the rally site immediately after the stampede has triggered further criticism. His absence in the immediate aftermath of the incident has raised questions about leadership and accountability, fueling the ongoing political and public debate over the tragic event.
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