At least 39 people, including children, were killed in a stampede at a rally held by actor-turned-politician Vijay. The tragedy occurred amid severe overcrowding, with nearly 30,000 attendees, far exceeding the expected 7,000-10,000. This has raised serious questions about crowd management and the enforcement of police restrictions. Critics, including members of the DMK, argue that the TVK party failed to follow established safety protocols. Past incidents involving large crowds at Vijay's events suggest that this was a tragedy waiting to happen.