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Actor Vijay's Rally: Vijay, the Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor, is set to hold his much-anticipated rally in Uppalam, Puducherry on Tuesday, the first political event since the Karur stampede in September, which claimed 41 lives. The authorities have issued stringent directions for the actor-turned-politician's rally to ensure crowd control and public safety.

5,000 Attendees Allowed At The TVK Rally

The Puducherry Police granted permission for the event at the Expo Ground with attendance strictly capped at 5,000 people from the Union Territory. Senior Superintendent of Police (Law & Order) R Kalaivanan said the given guidelines must be strictly followed.

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According to police, the rally will start around 10.30 and conclude by 12.30 pm. Vijay, who is expected to address supporters around noon is likely to reach the venue around 11 am. He will address the rally from a specially arranged campaign vehicle, which arrived in Puducherry on Monday night.

Norms For The Rally

- Police said the QR-coded entry passes issued by the party, and no one will be allowed without it.

- Children, pregnant women, senior citizens, and those with health issues will not be permitted.

- The event is exclusively for Puducherry residents, and people from neighbouring districts of Tamil Nadu have been asked to refrain from travelling to the venue.

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- Designated parking areas have been assigned at Pondy Marina, the Old Port, and behind the Indira Gandhi Stadium, with roadside parking strictly prohibited.

In alignment with the police guidelines, TVK issued a detailed nine-point directive to its cadres, urging full cooperation and reiterating that no cadres from other states would be allowed entry.

The party emphasised that its leader prioritises the safety of his supporters, especially in the wake of the Karur stampede two months ago that claimed 41 lives. The guidelines prohibit welcome processions, celebratory activities, unauthorised banners, and the placement of flex boards along roads without permission, in accordance with High Court orders. Cadres have also been instructed not to follow Vijay's vehicle at any point and to maintain discipline throughout the event. The party further warned against climbing on buildings, vehicles, trees, or going near electric poles or transformers at the venue.

With 50 CCTV cameras installed and monitoring strengthened, authorities and the party expect a tightly regulated event focused on safety and orderly conduct. With just a few months remaining to go for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Vijay is attempting to make is electoral ground ahead of the polls.

(With ANI inputs)

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