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A political firestorm has erupted ahead of the 2026 BMC polls, with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray at the centre of a controversy for targeting Tamilians. In a Mumbai rally, Thackeray revived an old divisive slogan, stating, 'Hatao lungi, bajao pungi,' a call interpreted as inciting violence against South Indians. His remarks were aimed at BJP leader K. Annamalai, whom he mockingly called 'Rasmalai' after Annamalai described Mumbai as a 'global city' rather than just belonging to Maharashtra. The incident is being condemned as a dangerous attempt to stir regional chauvinism and identity politics for electoral gain. In response, Annamalai has stated he will not be intimidated and will continue to visit Mumbai, while the BJP claims his original comments were twisted for political purposes.

Following the CBI's questioning of an actor-turned-politician over a deadly stampede in Karur that claimed 41 lives, this special report delves into the heated debate over accountability. A supporter of the politician's TVK party alleges the incident was 'sabotage by the ruling BJP party', questioning the actions of the state police. Conversely, a political analyst argues it was a 'deliberate attempt' by the event organiser to gather a massive crowd, leading to the tragedy. A spokesperson for the Tamil Nadu BJP and a former IPS officer also weigh in, discussing the shared responsibility between the organisers for negligence and the state authorities for inadequate crowd control measures. The discussion highlights the political blame game and the lingering questions over 100 days after the fatal event.

This special report focuses on the questioning of Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor, Vijay, by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Delhi. Vijay was interrogated for over seven hours in connection with the Karur stampede on September 27, which resulted in 41 deaths. The CBI's questions reportedly focused on the seven-hour delay on his part which may have led to a crowd surge, and the overall management of the event. The agency, which took over the probe from a Special Investigation Team following a Supreme Court order, is aiming to file a charge sheet in the case. Vijay, who left the CBI headquarters in a black Range Rover, is expected to stay in Delhi awaiting a decision on whether he will be summoned for a second day of questioning.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay for seven hours in Delhi regarding a stampede at his party's event in Karur that resulted in 41 deaths.