Karur Stampede: NDA Team To Probe Incident; FM Sitharaman Meets Injured Victims

Last Updated:September 29, 2025, 15:58 IST

The incident that claimed over 40 lives and injured several has left the nation shocked. Several injured victims are still admitted to hospital undergoing treatment.

Nirmala Sitharaman visiting injured victims

A political rally led by actor-turned politician TVK Vikay turned tragic on Saturday evening when a stampede broke out, claiming 41 lives and leaving several injured. In the aftermath of the incident, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.

Nadda has also formed a special NDA delegation to visit Karur and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The delegation will meet with the affected families, assess the situation on the ground, and submit a detailed report at the earliest.

The delegation will be led by Smt. Hema Malini, MP, who will serve as the convenor. Other members include:

Shri Anurag Thakur, MP

Shri Tejasvi Surya, MP

Shri Braj Lal, MP and Former DGP

Shri Shrikant Shinde, MP Shiv Sena

Smt. Aprajita Sarangi, MP

Smt. Rekha Sharma, MP

Shri Putta Mahesh Kumar, MP TDP

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Visits Hospital, Meets Victims In Tamil Nadu

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday also paid a visit to the injured victims admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital in Karur, Tamil Nadu.

According to an official statement from Nirmala Sitharaman’s office, she inquired about their well-being and also interacted with doctors on the treatment being provided to the people.

Vijay’s TVK Seeks CBI Probe

Meanwhile, days after the incident, the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has urged the Madras High Court to hand over the investigation of the Karur tragedy to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

In its plea, the TVK demanded an immediate transfer of the probe to the CBI for an impartial investigation, along with the seizure of the CCTV footage around the rally venue.

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