Coimbatore, March 31 -- AIADMK leader SP Velumani on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on TVK chief Vijay, questioning his political credibility and ability to ensure safety for the public if voted to power.

Addressing party cadres and alliance members in Coimbatore South constituency, Velumani said that a leader who "cannot protect his own party workers" cannot be expected to protect the people. He also remarked that cinema and politics are different fields, and success in films does not necessarily translate into success in public life.

The comments by the AIADMK leader were made in relation to the September 2025 Karur stampede, in which more than 40 people lost their lives during a public rally supposed to be attended by Vijay.

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