Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi to take stock of the situation after the stampede at TVK chief Vijay’s rally in Karur that claimed 36 lives and left more than 60 injured. Amit Shah expressed his condolences and assured the state government of all possible support from the Centre in this hour of crisis.
“Deeply pained by the tragic loss of lives in a stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I pray to the Almighty to give them the strength to bear this grief and for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
The tragedy struck on Saturday evening when tens of thousands thronged Vijay’s mega political
rally. Overwhelming crowds led to a stampede, with many attendees collapsing due to suffocation. The actor-turned-politician abruptly ended his speech, pleaded for police assistance, distributed water bottles and arranged ambulances as people fainted in large numbers.
According to CM MK Stalin, eight children and 16 women were among the dead. The Chief Minister said more than 40 doctors from Tiruchirappalli and Salem had been deployed for emergency relief. MK Stalin also announced ₹10 lakh compensation to the families of the deceased and ordered a judicial probe led by retired High Court judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu have also expressed grief, calling the incident “deeply saddening” and extending condolences to the bereaved families.
“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 difficult time. Praying for a swift recovery to all those injured,” PM Modi said.
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