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Following a deadly stampede at a political rally in Karur in September, the Tamil Nadu government is holding consultations with political parties to create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for political meetings and rallies. This move comes after the Madras High Court ordered the government to draft guidelines within 10 days, setting a deadline of November 11th. The SOP aims to prevent future tragedies like the Karur stampede, which resulted in the deaths of 41 people. Senior ministers will lead the consultation in Chennai on November 6th, with Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam extending invitations.

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Tamil Nadu Government to Consult on New Rally Guidelines After Deadly Stampede

Chennai, November 3, 2025 (The Hindu) – In response to the tragic stampede that claimed the lives of 41 people at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur last September, the Tamil Nadu government has announced it will consult with political parties to establish a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for political meetings and rallies within the state.

The consultation, scheduled for November 6th in Chennai, is a direct result of a Madras High Court directive issued on October 27th, mandating the government to draft guidelines within 10 days. The court’s deadline for the draft SOP is November 11th.

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had previously announced plans to formulate the comprehensive SOP after the September 27th incident. The SOP aims to prevent future tragedies by establishing clear protocols for the safe conduct of political events.

Senior ministers will preside over the consultation at the Secretariat premises, and Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam is personally issuing invitations to representatives of political parties recognized by the Election Commission of India and those represented in the State Legislature Assembly and Parliament. The government hopes the new guidelines will ensure the safety of attendees at political gatherings across Tamil Nadu.

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