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A terrible stampede during Thalapathy Vijay's political event in Karur, Tamil Nadu, left dozens injured and at least 31 dead on Saturday. Tamil Nadu health minister Ma Subramanian revealed that 16 women, 9 men, and 6 children had died. Actor Rajinikanth and other celebrities have responded with heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as the unfortunate occurrence has shocked the state.

Rajinikanth extended his sincere sympathies to the families of the bereaved. He wrote on X (previously Twitter)," The news of the loss of innocent lives in the incident that occurred in Karur shakes the heart and causes immense grief. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Comfort to those who were injured. #Karur #Stampede."

 

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The incident happened at a gathering where a sizable crowd had assembled to hear Vijay, the leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), speak. The actor-turned-politician reportedly arrived late to the event, which made the already swelled audience unruly and challenging to manage. Many people started to feel suffocated, and unconscious as the crowd became congested. The crowd was so large that ambulances had a hard time reaching the injured, as it stretched for hundreds of meters. Supporters are seen in rally footage gasping for air, frantically attempting to create space, and phoning for assistance.

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Vijay was clearly troubled by the unrest that was happening. He interrupted his speech to alert the attendees about the approaching ambulances and was observed giving water bottles to those who had passed out. Supporters and party employees also attempted to assist by throwing water bottles into the crowd. 

Tamil Nadu is mourning following the Karur disaster, and Rajinikanth's heartfelt words conveys the state's deep sorrow.