“No To Deepavali, Yes To Christmas Celebrations: TVK Vijay’s Dravidian Model Politics”, The Commune, December 22, 2025
“Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has drawn sharp criticism for blatant double standards, after invoking public mourning to discourage the celebration of a Hindu festival following the Karur stampede, while later holding and participating in Christmas celebrations without similar restraint.
About a month after the Karur stampede on 27 September 2025, which claimed 41 lives including children during Vijay’s campaign event, TVK leaders publicly advised party cadres to refrain from celebrating Deepavali as a mark of respect to the deceased. On 19 October 2025, TVK propaganda joint secretary Loyola Mani stated on social media that the decision was based on Vijay’s advice and was intended to honour the victims. However, no formal statement was issued by Vijay or the party leadership.
At the time, TVK also faced backlash for proceeding with Ayudha Pooja celebrations barely three days after the tragedy, drawing criticism for inconsistency in its approach to mourning…..”
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