TVK’s Vijay gets permission for December 18 rally
TVK leader Vijay, whose public gatherings were put on halt after the Karur stampede claimed 41 lives, has finally received permission from Tamil Nadu Police to hold a rally in Erode district on December 18. However, the permission comes with 84 conditions and a Rs 50,000 bond.
This marks his first public gathering in the state after a stampede at his rally in Karur claimed 41 lives on September 27, subjecting the leader and his party to widespread criticism.
As part of the approval for Erode rally, organisers were asked to pay a security deposit of Rs 50,000.
The venue must be cleaned after the event and handed back in its original condition. The permission was issued by Erode police, who laid down the conditions to ensure law and order, crowd control, and proper maintenance of the event venue.
According to the police, the party had sought permission to hold the meeting between 11 am and 1 pm at Vijayamangalam, near Erode.
The proposed venue is a 16-acre private temple land under the control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department.
While police laid down 84 conditions, the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE) initially did not issue a No Objection Certificate.
After representatives of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam met temple authorities on Sunday, the HR&CE department issued the required NOC to the police.
Following this, Erode Superintendent of Police A Sujatha, along with police personnel, inspected the venue and granted permission for the meeting.