On Saturday (27 September 2025) evening actor and TVK chief Vijay in Karur district of Tamil Nadu created a fierce stampede. 39 people died in this incident, including 8 children and 16 women. Chief Minister MK Stalin immediately called a high -level meeting in the secretariat and termed it as worrying. Stalin announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased and has constituted an inquiry commission under the leadership of Justice Aruna Jagdishan.
10 big updates on Karur stampede
According to the officials, the accident took place at around 7.30 pm when Vijay was addressing his supporters. The huge crowd was gathered at the rally site since noon. As soon as some people started falling unconscious, there was chaos and stampede spread.
-Vijay stopped his speech as soon as the situation worsened and later said that this incident has broken his heart. He wished the injured to get well soon.
-Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Governor RN Ravi and CM Stalin and assured all possible help. The Union Home Ministry sought a report from the Tamil Nadu government.
-Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted condolences on X (Twitter) and expressed condolences and wished the health benefits of the injured.
-President Draupadi Murmu described the incident as unfortunate and said that she is standing with bereaved families.
-Vice President CP Radhakrishnan also described the incident as an unbearable sorrow.
-BJP President JP Nadda, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed condolences.
-The state government also announced a grace of Rs 10 lakh to the families of people who lost their lives in the stampede.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed sympathy to the victim families. Vijayan also wrote a letter to Stalin and offered assistance.
-Actor Kamal Haasan and superstar Rajinikanth also expressed their deep condolences.
DMK targeted Vijay
The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) blamed Vijay for the incident. Party spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai said that it is heartbreaking. A large number of people were present there and suddenly they died due to stampede. Rally organizers are responsible for this. This is the trick of victory. “
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