Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Tuesday criticised Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay and his party functionaries over the Karur stampede that claimed more than 41 lives during a rally held by the TVK. She urged the party leadership to "take some onus and
"What happened yesterday at Karur is a very big tragedy. More than 40 innocent lives have been lost. My deepest condolences to them... I urge and demand that the government of Tamil Nadu take necessary actions against those responsible for this..." Vijayendra told ANI.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the victims after 36 were killed in the incident. CM Stalin also announced aid of Rs 1 lakh each to those undergoing medical treatment in hospitals.
At the Kalaignar Karunanidhi District Sports Complex, a modern air-conditioned gymnasium for men and women, built at a cost of ₹20 lakhs, was launched by District Collector Aruna in the presence of Ministers Raghupathi and Meyyanathan. Pudukottai MLA Muthuraja and several others were present
An encounter took place between Delhi Police and five members of the notorious Gogi Gang in the Budh Vihar area under Rohini district. The Budh Vihar SHO Karuna Sagar-led team arrested three armed criminals following the exchange of fire.
"I note that the Indian Prime Minister has finally decided to visit Manipur, despite the state burning for over two years. Compassion has obviously failed, but the 2027 election preparations have succeeded in reminding him of Manipur," the DMK MP said on social media on Friday.
DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva lauded Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's speech at the University of Oxford, describing him as the "torchbearer" of the Dravidian movement through his works as an administrator and champion of social justice.
YSR Congress Party on Tuesday took strong objection to the "restrictions" being imposed in Nellore in the wake of former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's visit.