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A scheduled appearance by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in London has been called off due to safety issues brought to the notice of the Metropolitan Police. Hundreds of Vijay fans had assembled outside the Shard, London’s tallest structure, waiting to see the actor-turned-political leader.
Metropolitan Police cancelled Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s London appearance outside The Shard due to public safety concerns from a large fan gathering, though his delegation secured Rs 12,300 crore in potential state investments during the UK visit.
This issue has come under scrutiny on social media regarding the number of people present and following local safety guidelines while attending any public event. It has been reported that many supporters had been waiting there for several hours before canceling the event.
Large Crowd Gathers Outside The Shard
Vijay is in Britain as part of the Tamil Nadu government delegation looking to secure investment opportunities for the state. In the course of this visit, a meet with the members of Tamil diaspora was scheduled to take place near the The Shard.
However, many supporters had congregated at the place. It then came to the attention of the Metropolitan Police that there were public safety issues involved, after which the program was scrapped.
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One of the members of the team of Vijay came out to announce through a loudspeaker that the program had been cancelled due to lack of permission for public safety reasons.
TVK Appeals To Supporters
After this incident, TVK, the political party of Vijay, too appealed to its supporters not to try to reach out to him.
They asked people not to wait for Vijay at the hotel where he was staying or along the path he was going to take. This comes in the wake of the number of people being considered a threat to security.
This situation has also given rise to discussions on social media, where some people have criticized the behavior of his supporters, while others have pointed out that this happened due to security reasons.
Vijay In UK For Investment Outreach
Vijay’s London visit is primarily linked to an investment outreach programme. He is leading a Tamil Nadu government delegation aimed at attracting global investments and strengthening the state’s presence in advanced manufacturing and technology.
According to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Office, the delegation signed multiple memoranda of understanding involving investment commitments of around Rs 12,300 crore during the visit. The government said the proposed investments could create more than 9,400 high-value jobs in Tamil Nadu.
His UK visit has also included a high-profile appearance at the Silverstone racing circuit, where he met actor Ajith Kumar.
What Is Confirmed About The London Incident?
The confirmed information so far is that hundreds of supporters gathered outside The
Shard, police raised safety concerns, and the planned public appearance was cancelled.
Claims circulating online that the gathering specifically blocked a hospital entrance or disrupted emergency vehicles should be treated separately unless supported by an official statement from the Metropolitan Police or the concerned hospital. The available reports on the incident do not establish those details.
