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TVK chief and actor Vijay mourn Karur stampede victims, announce financial aid.
Tamil Nadu DGP G Venkatraman said permission was sought for 10,000 people, and the authorities had estimated a large turnout based on TVK chief Vijay’s previous rallies. (Image: PTI)
Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Sunday expressed profound grief over the tragic stampede that occurred at a rally in Karur yesterday, leaving 39 dead and several injured.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Vijay said, “In a way that defies imagination, thinking about what happened in Karur yesterday, my heart and mind are overwhelmed with profound heaviness.” He expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and conveyed deep sorrow for the injured.
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“The faces of all of you whom I have met keep flashing through my mind. The more I think of my loved ones who show affection and care, the more my heart slips further from its place. My dear ones… While I express my deepest condolences with indescribable pain to you who are grieving the loss of our cherished loved ones, I also stand close to your hearts, sharing this immense sorrow,” he said.
Vijay also announced financial support for those affected by the tragedy, stating that each family of the deceased would receive Rs 20 lakh, while those injured and receiving treatment would get Rs 2 lakh.
“This amount is, of course, not significant in the face of such a loss. Still, at this moment, it is my duty as one who belongs to your family to stand by you, my dear ones, with a heavy heart,” he said.
He further prayed to God that all who are injured and undergoing treatment recover swiftly and return home. “I also assure you that our Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam will steadfastly provide all necessary support to our loved ones under treatment. By the grace of God, let us strive to recover from all this,” he said.
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Chief Minister MK Stalin also announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of those who died in the stampede, and Rs 1 lakh for those who were injured and are being treated in hospitals. The State government has announced a commission to be headed by retired judge Aruna Jagadeesan to probe the circumstances that led to the stampede, Stalin said.
Tamil Nadu, India, India
September 28, 2025, 11:43 IST
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