When political power is wielded without regard for ordinary citizens, it’s often the public that bears the consequences. A recent example unfolded in Karur, where commuters and bus passengers were caught in long delays during the visit of Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.
கரூரில் நடைபெற்ற திருமண விழாவுக்கு இன்று சென்ற போது வழியெங்கும் திரண்டு வந்து உற்சாக வரவேற்பை அளித்த கரூர் மாவட்ட – ஒன்றிய – நகர – பேரூர் கழக நிர்வாகிகள் – இளைஞரணி தம்பிமார்கள் – முத்தமிழ் அறிஞர் கலைஞர் அவர்களின் உயிரினும் மேலான அன்பு உடன்பிறப்புகள் அனைவருக்கும் என் அன்பும்,… pic.twitter.com/F1b4mNglsF
— Udhay (@Udhaystalin) May 25, 2025
The disruption occurred during the wedding reception of the daughter of Anna Velu, President of the Labour Progressive Federation (LPF) in Karur district. The event took place in Velayudhampalayam on Sunday. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, along with Minister Mahesh Poyyamozhi, traveled from Trichy by car to attend the ceremony.
Udhayanidhi arrived at the venue around 12:50 PM and was welcomed by former minister Senthil Balaji, local MLAs, district officials, and DMK functionaries. He entered the Angi Rundu Hall by 1:05 PM, briefly greeted the newlyweds, and departed by 1:13 PM. He was scheduled to board a flight to Chennai from Trichy at 2:55 PM, prompting a high-speed return trip.
In order to ensure the Deputy CM reached the airport on time, his convoy moved at speeds allegedly exceeding 120 km/h. Police cleared roads ahead of the convoy, halting traffic in multiple areas along the route to Trichy. Reports from the ground indicate that vehicles were stopped for up to 45 minutes in several places until the motorcade had passed.
One significant bottleneck was at the Kulithalai bus stand, where buses were prevented from entering or exiting for over 30 minutes. Passengers were left waiting without clear communication, leading to frustration and anger.
Some among the public voiced their irritation, “Should we really be stuck here just because a minister is passing by?” said one commuter. Another questioned the broader implications, “If this is how things are now, what will happen if he becomes the Chief Minister?”
Subscribe to our channels on Telegram, WhatsApp, and Instagram and get the best stories of the day delivered to you personally.
