TVK Madurai conference HIGHLIGHTS | Vijay slams BJP, PM Modi, DMK and 'Stalin uncle in speech; promises people-centric politics
Vijay’s parents arrive on stage
Actor Vijay’s parents, Shoba and Chandrasekhar, arrive on stage at the conference.
TVK’s 2nd state conference begins
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) second State conference has begun in Madurai.
Though it was originally scheduled to begin at 4 pm, the conference began earlier due to the growing crowd. Vijay’s parents have also arrived at the stage.
Families with children evacuated from the conference
Due to the increasing heat, the medical team is evacuating those who arrived with children for the conference. They have been advised to move to shade, set up near the venue.
Over 40 ambulances are kept ready for the conference
More than 40 ambulances with life-saving medical equipment have been arranged for the conference, where lakhs of volunteers are expected to gather.
Denial of permission for TVK vehicles causes traffic congestion
Vehicles heading to the TVK conference via the Valayankulam route were halted, resulting in severe traffic congestion.
Police denied permission for vehicles to pass through Valayankulam, citing disruption to traffic.
Volunteers collapse in Madurai Heat during conference
Despite being provided with food and water facilities, many volunteers fainted as the heat crossed 102.2° F in Madurai.
A medical team is on site and is immediately attending to those affected and providing treatment.
TVK cadres throng TASMAC outlets
“Why hasn’t the shop opened even after 12,' many asked as a QR codeglitch kept many waiting outside the TASMAC