‘If someone seeks bribe, tell them...’: Vijay's remarks on corruption go viral
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Vijay urged citizens to refuse bribes and pledged to combat corruption during a rally in Karur. He also criticized the police for inadequate crowd control that led to a 2025 stampede, announcing a memorial and job placements for affected families. Opposition leader T.K.S. Elangovan accused his government of taking bribes, which Vijay denied.
- ▪Vijay addressed a public meeting in Karur, urging people to say "no" to bribe requests and promising his support.
- ▪He blamed police shortcomings for the 2025 Karur rally stampede that killed over 41 people and announced a memorial to honor the victims.
- ▪The chief minister announced compassionate job appointments for families of the stampede victims across various government departments.
- ▪Opposition DMK leader T.K.S. Elangovan alleged that members of Vijay's party had taken bribes, a claim Vijay refuted.
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HomeNext‘If someone seeks bribe, tell them...’: Vijay's remarks on corruption go viralReassuring the public, CM Vijay said he stood with them and asked them to firmly say "no" when asked for a bribe.Updated on: Jul 15, 2026, 12:31:33 ISTBy Karishma AyaldasaniPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay recently took a stern stand against corruption, saying that in his state, not a single person involved in corruption, taking bribes or misusing power would be allowed to continue such acts.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief Vijay speaks during a public meeting as part of his first official visit to Karur. (PTI Photo)Speaking at a rally in Karur, Vijay urged people to refuse to pay bribes if anyone demanded them.
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