A panel of NDA-BJP MPs tasked with looking into the circumstances leading to the September 27 stampede here on Tuesday questioned the choice of the venue allotted for actor Vijay’s rally. Referring to the fatal incident, BJP MP and panel head, Hema Malini said the authorities allocating a “narrow venue” for the programme was “inappropriate.” Narrow venue and power cut during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally appeared to be “something fishy” and not natural, she said.

Malini, leading an 8-member delegation arrived in Karur on Tuesday afternoon to look into the circumstances that led to the stampede on September 27 where 41 people died and nearly 60 injured. Following their visit, the panel also visited the hospital in Karur to meet with the injured and the families of the victims who died in the stampede.