Accusing the DMK government of discrimination in providing adequate security for the Opposition parties' public events, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami on Sunday said that the administration's failure to deploy adequate security personnel led to the stampede during the Tamil
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.
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 two patients are currently in critical condition and are on ventilator support, and at least 39 were killed after a stampede took place during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur, said the state's Director of Medical Education (DME), Suganthy Rajakumari.
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy has expressed condolences to the families of the people who died in the stampede in Tamil Nadu's Karur and prayed for the speedy recovery of those undergoing medical treatment.
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.
The tragedy has left 38 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, Murugan said, "The news coming from Karur is deeply worrying. We must stand with the affected families. I have been in touch with the District Collector and have instructed BJP leaders to extend all possible help."
In a post shared on X, Reddy said, "Deeply saddened to hear about the tragic stampede in #Karur that led to loss of many precious lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families."
"In the history of our state, never has such a large number of people lost their lives in a program organised by a political party, and such a tragedy should never happen in the future either. Currently, 51 people are undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit. With a heavy heart, I