TVK's Karur roadshow stampede HIGHLIGHTS: Death toll rises to 40, those injured stable; case registered and probe underway

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The tragic stampede at TVK president Vijay’s rally in Karur has claimed at least 38 lives, including those of women and kids.

Swipe to read how the stampede situation unfolded, what Vijay said, and how the state and Central government responded.

The Tamil Nadu government has announced a helpline number — 70108 06322

Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin and Annamalai are flying back to Tamil Nadu, cancelling their foreign trips. AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami’s Dharmapuri campaign has been postponed by a day.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on Saturday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at a political rally in Karur in Tamil Nadu.

"Received the tragic news of people dying in a stampede during a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. May Marang Buru grant peace to the souls of the departed and strength to the grieving families to bear this painful moment. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured in the stampede," Soren posted on X.

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Actor Vishal expressed deep grief over the tragic stampede. In a tweet, he said, “Utter nonsense. Hearing that more than 30 people including children losing their lives over a stampede in actor/politician Vijay’s rally is heartwrenching and totally not right. My heart goes out to every one of those innocent victims and my deepest condolences to every one of them & their respective families. May their souls rest in peace.”

He also urged the TVK party to provide compensation to the families of the deceased, calling it the least that could be done. Vishal further stressed the need for adequate safety arrangements in all future political rallies to prevent such tragedies.

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Traders plan to down shutters in Karur condoling the unfortunate incident

Vijay expresses grief over Karur rally tragedy

Hours after the heart-wrenching tragedy in Karur, where 36 lives were lost, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay on Saturday expressed profound grief, saying he was overwhelmed by indescribable pain and sorrow.“My heart is shattered. I am consumed by unbearable grief and anguish beyond words. I extend my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families of my beloved brothers and sisters who lost their lives in Karur. I sincerely pray for the speedy recovery of all those undergoing treatment in hospitals,” Vijay said in a social media post.

Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi breaks down after visiting the families in the Government Medical College and Hospital, Karur.