A total of 39 people have lost their lives, while 95 were injured in the stampede during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu Health Secretary, P Senthil Kumar said.
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.
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.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday condoled the loss of lives in a stampede at a political rally in Karur in Tamil Nadu.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the Chief Minister and the Governor of Tamil Nadu and took stock of the stampede in the state during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay's campaign rally in Karur, sources said.
"Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in a stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu. My deepest condolences are with the families of the deceased. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured," EAM wrote in a post on X.
The Union Home Ministry has sought a detailed report from the Tamil Nadu government on the stampede during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay's campaign rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur, government sources said on Saturday.
"Till now, 31 people have died in the stampede, and 58 people have been admitted to the hospital. After the stampede incident, the CM immediately enquired and ordered the district collector, SP, and me to rush to the hospital, advising us to call extra doctors and provide proper treatment