Effluent from dyeing units and industries is polluting the Amaravathi River in Karur | Photo credit: M. Moorthy
Known for its textile industry with various allied industries such as ginning, spinning, dyeing and weaving, Karur has recently emerged as a high-stakes and closely watched constituency, defined by intense political rivalry and shifting caste equations, particularly among the dominant Kongu Vellala Gounder community.
The change in the political climate after the Karur stampede, which occurred during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President Vijay’s speech on 27 September 2025, added to the political excitement in the constituency.
Published – 03 Apr 2026 22:25 IST
