The Puducherry police have refused to grant permission for a roadshow planned for December 5 by actor-turned-politician Vijay. His party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, had requested approval to conduct the event along the route from Kalapet to Kannaiakoil, along with a public address by Vijay near the Sonnampalayam water tank.
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After the initial rejection, party general secretaries B Anand and Aadhav Arjuna met senior police officials on December 1, urging them to reconsider. Despite the appeal, officials maintained their stance, noting that a roadshow would not be advisable.
Puducherry DIG Sathya Sundaram stated that an open-ground public meeting had been recommended as a safer alternative and confirmed that permission for a roadshow was not supported.
The decision comes in the wake of heightened safety concerns after political events in Tamil Nadu were suspended. Vijay’s previous rallies were abruptly halted following a tragic stampede in Karur, which resulted in 41 fatalities and left more than 60 people injured.
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