Referring to a speech by Aadhav Arjuna on 2 July, the DMK alleged that the Minister, who is also an accused in the case, had publicly said there was “a score to settle” and blamed the previous DMK government for the Karur tragedy despite being under investigation himself. According to the plea, such remarks could compromise the fairness of the ongoing CBI probe.
The application also cited reports that chief minister Vijay was expected to visit Karur to distribute government assistance, including compassionate appointments, to the families of those who died in the stampede. While the DMK said it had no objection to welfare measures, it argued that direct interaction with the families — who are material witnesses in the case — by persons connected to the matter could create apprehensions about the independence of the investigation.
The proceedings relate to the 27 September 2025 Karur stampede, in which 41 people were killed and 142 injured during a TVK rally.
The Supreme Court had earlier transferred the investigation to the CBI under the supervision of a committee headed by former apex court judge justice Ajay Rastogi, after expressing concern over the handling of the matter and observing that “something is wrong” with the proceedings before the Madras High Court.
With IANS inputs
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