BJP has reportedly reached out to Tamil superstar Vijay’s party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), following the Karur stampede that killed 41 people. Sources have suggested the BJP hopes to tap into Vijay’s vast fan following to strengthen its prospects in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. A senior BJP leader reportedly assured the TVK that Vijay would not stand alone if targeted by the DMK and urged patience as he navigates the ongoing crisis.

BJP has been quick to blame the DMK government for alleged mismanagement of the Karur event, while the DMK insists the TVK is responsible. Congress, too, has reached out to Vijay’s party, signalling both national parties see the TVK as a potential disruptor in Tamil Nadu. While the BJP proceeds cautiously to protect its AIADMK alliance, it views Vijay’s popularity as key to reviving its southern ambitions.