'Deeply Saddened': PM Modi Condoles Loss of Lives in Karur Stampede

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Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the stampede at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. Calling the incident "deeply saddening," the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured."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 posted on X.

Home Minister Amit Shah also condoled the loss of lives saying, "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."Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also expressed grief over the tragedy and said, "Deeply anguished by the tragic accident at a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The loss of innocent lives is truly heartbreaking. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of those who are injured."Also Read: Sea Of People, Ambulance Calls: Video Shows Tense Scenes Moments Before Stampede at Vijay's Rally | WATCH

Karur stampede: 31 dead at Vijay's rally

At least 31 people were killed and several others injured after chaos broke out during actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur. Rescue operations are underway, and the injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals. Videos from the event show a sea of people packed tightly together, with several attendees appearing distressed and gasping for air. Moments before the tragedy, Vijay was seen pausing his speech to distribute water bottles to those in the crowd and arranging for ambulances as reports of suffocation emerged.Also Read: Stampede At TVK Chief Vijay's Rally in Tamil Nadu, At least 31 including Children Dead, Several Injured In a post on social media platform X, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin called the Karur stampede "worrying", ordered urgent medical aid and security measures, and appealed to the public to cooperate with doctors and police."The news coming from Karur is worrying. I have called former Minister V Senthilbalaji and Minister Subramanian Ma, and the District Collector to provide immediate treatment to the civilians who have fainted due to the crowd and have been admitted to the hospital. I have also ordered the Minister from the nearby Trichy district, Anbil Mahesh, to provide necessary assistance on a war footing. I have also spoken to the ADGP there to take steps to improve the situation as soon as possible. I request the public to cooperate with the doctors and the police," Stalin said.