The death toll from the stampede at Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam leader Vijay's campaign rally in Karur has risen to 41, after a woman undergoing treatment at a hospital succumbed to her injuries.
Speaking at the event, Parvesh Verma urged residents of Delhi to celebrate responsibly and remain alert during the festive season. "I want to tell all the residents of Delhi that it is festival time. Please, whenever you attend Ramleela, keep a watchful eye on the surroundings from a secu
Karnataka Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council and BJP MLC, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, called the Karur stampede very unfortunate and stated that it was the failure of both the state government and actor-politician Vijay. The number of casualties in the incident has risen to 40.
The massive crowd at Vijay's rally in Karur on Saturday reportedly turned chaotic, triggering panic. Several attendees fainted and were rushed to nearby hospitals. Sources had said that overcrowding at the venue led to the tragedy.
In a strongly worded post on X, Selvam claimed that all other political party leaders or representatives except Vijay had gone to Karur overnight, stating that the TVK chief acted as if there was "no connection" between him and the affected people.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the Karur tragedy that claimed 39 lives during a rally led by actor and TVK leader Vijay.
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.
In a post shared on X, Kerala CM said, "Deeply saddened by the tragic stampede that occurred in Karur, Tamil Nadu. Heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Wishing a speedy and complete recovery to all those injured. Kerala stands with the people of Tamil Nadu in t
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.