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TVK Vijay Rally Stampede: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered a judicial probe into the tragic stampede at a political rally held by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay in Karur on September 27, which claimed the lives of 36 people and left several injured. He has also announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased.

CM Stalin also announced Rs 1 lakh for those injured and undergoing treatment. He directed all hospitals to provide the best possible medical assistance and directed ministers and officials to rush to the site to oversee relief efforts. The Chief Minister informed that 36 people, including eight children and 16 women, died after a stampede broke out during TVK chief Vijay’s massive rally in Karur.

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CM Stalin announced that a Commission of Inquiry, headed by retired High Court Judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan, will be formed to investigate the tragic incident, news agency ANI reported. “Upon receiving this devastating news, I am deeply pained and anguished. The irreparable loss of lives has shaken the very conscience of our state. I extend my heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the grieving families,” he said.

“I will personally visit Karur tonight to console the bereaved families and meet those injured who are undergoing treatment in hospitals,” he further added.

Details About Tamil Nadu TVK Vijay Rally Stampede

Vijay, the actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party chief, was addressing a rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur, attended by tens of thousands of supporters. Although police permission was granted for 10,000 people, the crowd swelled to nearly 30,000-50,000 during the rally. Vijay arrived at the venue six hours late, which further contributed to the unrest.

As Vijay started addressing the rally, tens of thousands of attendees pushed the crowd towards the stage, overpowering barricades and triggering a stampede. Several attendees, including children and women, fainted due to suffocation and less ventilation. It prompted Vijay to cut short his speech and throw water bottles to help those in distress.

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Those who fainted were immediately taken to the nearby hospitals, with several succumbing to their injuries en route. Police officials are investigating the discrepancy between the permitted capacity and the actual turnout.