There was chaos during the public meeting of actor and TVK chief Vijay on Saturday (27 September 2025) in Karur district of Tamil Nadu. The huge crowd gathered at the venue became uncontrollable, due to which there was a stampede. In this accident, 39 people died and many others were injured.
During the rally, many people fell unconscious, who were immediately admitted to the nearest hospitals. According to sources, the situation deteriorated due to excessive crowd at the site and the situation got out of control. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also described this incident as very tragic. He wrote on X that the unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu is very sad. My condolences are with those families who have lost their loved ones. I wish to provide them strength in this difficult time. I pray for all the injured to recover early.
The Unfortunate Incident during a Political Rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is Deeply Saddening. My Thoughts are with the Families who have lost their loved ones. Wishing Strength to them in this direction. Praying for a Swift Recovery to all theSE injUred.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 27, 2025
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s reaction
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed deep grief over the Karur accident. He wrote on the social media platform x that I am very sad about the tragic death in a stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the dead. I pray to God that they should give them the power to bear this sorrow and wish the injured to get well soon. Shah also assured the Tamil Nadu government of all possible help.
Deeply Pained by the Tragic Loss of Lives in a Stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the decision. I Pray to the almighty to give them the strength to bear this grief and for the speedy recovery of the injury.
– Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 27, 2025
AIADMK General Secretary Palaniswami’s response
Palaniswami of AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi also expressed grief over the accident. Expressing condolences on behalf of his party, he wrote that the news of death of people and treatment of many others in hospitals due to the chaos of the crowd during the TVK’s publicity meeting held in Karur is shocking and tragic. I express my deep condolences to the bereaved families. Palaniswami also instructed former minister MR Vijayabhaskar to go to the hospital to help the injured.
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