Karur Stampede Live: 'Shattered, Writhing,' Vijay Reacts After Tragedy Leaves 36 Killed | Updates

National Spokesperson of AIADMK, Kovai Sathyan said, "Looks like this situation is very grave. However, the information we have recieved from the ground is that many more are hospitalised in private hospitals... The government machinery is struggling to keep up with the demands of handling this type of crisis... The true picture is still not clear as to what led to this fiasco. It looks like the blame game will start rather than addressing the needs at this moment..."

BJP leader Annamalai condoled the deaths of 36 people in Kauru Stampede and slammed the DMK government for alleged negligence. In a post in Tamil on X, the BJP leader said, "For a political party’s gathering, it is the responsibility of the police to accurately estimate the number of attendees, select an appropriate venue accordingly, and deploy an adequate number of police personnel to ensure the safety of the public attending the event. There are also reports that electricity was disrupted during Mr. Vijay’s gathering. The Tamil Nadu government and the police acting with such negligence is highly condemnable."

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi broke down after seeing the bodies of children at the Karur Government Hospital mortuary. ,

VIDEO | Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi broke down after seeing the bodies of children at the Karur Government Hospital mortuary.

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7)

(Source: Third party) pic.twitter.com/iRQzclkjBR, — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 27, 2025

Expressing the horrific condition after stampede, a victim said, "My Brother has two sons. His elder son died. We don't know where his younger son is. My brother's wife is admitted to the ICU now. I don't know what to do. My son's eye is injured..."

இதயம் நொறுங்கிப் போய் இருக்கிறேன்; தாங்க முடியாத, வார்த்தைகளால் சொல்ல முடியாத வேதனையிலும் துயரத்திலும் உழன்று கொண்டிருக்கிறேன்.

கரூரில் உயிரிழந்த எனதருமை சகோதர சகோதரிகளின் குடும்பங்களுக்கு என் ஆழ்ந்த அனுதாபங்களையும், இரங்கலையும் தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறேன். மருத்துவமனையில் சிகிச்சை…, — TVK Vijay (@TVKVijayHQ) September 27, 2025

Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi condoled the tragic demise of 36 people. He said, "Deeply saddened by the tragic incident at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, that has taken so many precious lives. My heart goes out to their loved ones, and I wish a swift recovery to all those injured. I urge Congress workers and leaders to extend every possible support to the victims and their families, and to work closely with the authorities in relief and rescue efforts."

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said that he was leaving for Karur tonight to meet the kin of deceased and those being treated in hospitals.

The ruling DMK has blamed actor-turned-politician Vijay for the tragedy. DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai said, "It is heartbreaking — people were all there and suddenly died because of the stampede. Who is responsible for this? It is the organisers. The rally was deliberately delayed because they wanted fancy drone shots to show that so many people had come for the rally, and this has now killed 31 people. Who is going to be answerable for this? This is all a ploy of Vijay.",

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 10 lakh to the kin of each of the deceased as death count rises to 36 in Karur stampede. The CM has also annoucned a judicial probe into the stampede.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah called Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi to take stock of situations.

The death toll in the TVK rally stampede in Karur has risen to 36. 

On the stampede-like situation in Karur at TVK chief and actor Vijay's rally, DMK leader Senthil Balaji said, "31 people have died and 58 have been admitted to government and private hospitals. CM M.K. Stalin has ordered the district administration and me to arrange medical facilities. The Health Minister and Education Minister will arrive soon, and the CM will visit tomorrow.",

VIDEO | On the stampede-like situation in Karur at TVK chief and actor Vijay's rally, DMK leader Senthil Balaji said: "31 people have died and 58 have been admitted to government and private hospitals. CM M.K. Stalin has ordered the district administration and me to arrange… pic.twitter.com/tk9mZf3fwK, — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 27, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu expressed grief over the deadly stampede. In a post on X, she said, "Anguished to know about the tragic loss of lives in a stampede-like unfortunate incident in Karur district of Tamil Nadu. I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and pray for early recovery of those injured.",

The death toll in the deadly Karur stampede has risen to 31. The deceased include at least 6 children while over 50 people have been injured and rushed to the hospital.