Madurai, Nov. 21 -- Hindu Makkal Katchi founding president Arjun Sampath demanded strict action against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) following the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives and injured several others.

Addressing the press conference in Madurai, Sampath alleged that despite the tragedy, party leader Vijay is seeking permission to resume campaigning.

"We have submitted a petition to the Election Commission demanding that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam be derecognised as a political party. The party has not followed even a single rule set by the Election Commission. Action must be taken against those who are at fault, and the court should intervene and take appropriate steps," he said.

Sampath also criticised the DMK government, cl...