Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday expressed his condolences over the loss of lives in the Karur stampede in which 39 people were killed and several others were injured.
The tragedy has left 39 people dead at a rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday.
Speaking to the reporters, Srinivasan said, "At present, we don't want to play the blame game. The government is responsible for providing adequate protection and ensuring an orderly public meeting for whoever is organising it. Prima facie it is the dharmic responsibility of the state govern
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.
In an emotional post penned down on social media X, the TVK chief said that he was at a "loss for words" to express the pain his heart endured, further stating the faces of the deceased kept flashing through his mind.
"It is a very sad and unfortunate incident. I express my heartfelt condolences. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The way the event's main organiser, Vijay, had taken permission for a certain number of people, three times that crowd gathered. No arrangements were made. I would l
Union Minister of State (MoS) and Member of Parliament (MP) from Thrissur, Actor Suresh Gopi, on Sunday, expressed condolences to the families of the individuals who lost their lives in the tragic stampede incident that occured in Tamil Nadu's Karur district on Saturday.
The tragedy has left 39 people dead at a rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced a financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the families of the 39 deceased in the Karur stampede.
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) President and MP Thol. Thirumavalavan on Sunday expressed deep anguish over the tragic stampede in Tamil Nadu's Karur and urged the State government to increase the compensation for the victims.
A total of 39 people have lost their lives in the stampede which took place during the political rally of TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) chief and actor Vijay, yesterday.
Speaking to ANI, the BJP leader said, "Let us wait for the enquiry. First of all, we are with the people and we'll be sensible rather than sensational. Let the injured recover and then we will see."