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At least 29 people are feared dead due to a stampede at TVK chief Vijay’s mega rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur on Saturday, prompting him to abruptly end his speech.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay addressing a rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur. (PTI)
In a tragic incident, at least 29 people are feared died after tens of thousands gathered in Tamil Nadu’s Karur for a mega political rally led by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, where the overwhelming crowd caused a stampede, as several attendees fainted and required medical attention.
The actor-turned-politician abruptly ended his speech as more than 20 people, including children, fainted at the overcrowded rally. “Police, please help,” he was heard saying as people fell unconscious at his rally in Karur. He also distributed water to people and arranged for ambulances for people who were feeling suffocated in the rally.
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Witnesses reported a stampede-like situation as the crowd became uncontrollable while Vijay was addressing the gathering. A few children were among those who fell unconscious at the rally.
Several workers noticed the situation and raised an alarm, prompting Vijay to pause his speech and throw water bottles from atop his custom-built campaign bus. Meanwhile, ambulances struggled to navigate the densely packed crowd to reach those in need. The fainted persons were rushed to nearby hospitals in ambulances, and some of them were reported to have died.
MK Stalin Orders Immediate Medical Attention
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered state ministers Anbil Mahesh and Ma Subramaniam to rush to the site. “The reports coming in from Karur are concerning. I have instructed former minister @V_Senthilbalaji, Hon’ble Minister @Subramanian_Ma, and the District Collector to ensure immediate medical attention is provided to the public who have fainted and been admitted to the hospital due to the crowd surge,” he said on X.
“I have also directed Minister @Anbil_Mahesh from the neighboring Tiruchirappalli district to provide necessary assistance on a war footing. Additionally, I have spoken to the ADGP to initiate swift measures to bring the situation under control as soon as possible,” he added.
கரூரிலிருந்து வரும் செய்திகள் கவலையளிக்கின்றன.கூட்ட நெரிசலில் சிக்கி மயக்கமுற்று மருத்துவமனையில் அனுமதிக்கப்பட்டுள்ள பொதுமக்களுக்குத் தேவையான உடனடி சிகிச்சைகளை அளித்திடும்படி,முன்னாள் அமைச்சர் @V_Senthilbalaji, மாண்புமிகு அமைச்சர் @Subramanian_Ma அவர்களையும் – மாவட்ட…
— M.K.Stalin – தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) September 27, 2025
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Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international…Read More
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international… Read More
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September 27, 2025, 20:31 IST
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