Actor Vijay mourns tragic stampede at Karur rally, offering condolences to victims and families
Karur: Four hours after a tragic stampede at a Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur, which claimed 36 lives and injured around 60 people, actor-turned-politician Vijay expressed his deep sorrow.
In a heartfelt message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Vijay stated, “My heart is shattered; I am writhing in unbearable, indescribable pain and sorrow that words cannot express.” he said.
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He added, “I extend my deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of my dear brothers and sisters who lost their lives in Karur. I pray for the swift recovery of those receiving treatment in the hospital.”
Thirty-six people, including eight children, died in a stampede at Karur, about 400 km away from Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister TN Chief Minister M K Stalin said.
The dead also include 16 women, Stalin, who convened a meeting of top state officials at the Secretariat to review the situation, said.
He also announced announced a Commission of Inquiry to be led by Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to probe into the deadly incident.
Meanwhile, the Union Home Ministry has sought a report on the stampede from the Tamil Nadu government. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi and Stalin to take stock of the situation post-stampede at Karur and assured all possible central help.
According to officials, the stampede broke out in the evening, around 7.30 pm, just as actor-politician Vijay was addressing supporters who had gathered in huge numbers in the afternoon and were waiting for hours to get a glimpse of the TVK leader, also a top movie star.
Vijay, who was addressing the massive gathering from atop his campaign vehicle, halted his speech mid-way when many workers raised an alarm after noticing that people were fainting and falling. Many who fainted included women and children.
Stalin, who will be leaving for Karur on Saturday, termed the situation "worrisome". The government also announce a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the victims.
The CM said he has instructed Ministers Ma Subramanian, Anbil Mahesh, and the District Collector to provide immediate support to the affected people.
(with inputs from PTI)
Published: 27 Sept 2025, 11:28 pm IST
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