At least 39 people, including 16 women and 10 children, died in a stampede during the election rally of Tamilga Vitri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu. In a packed rally, the crowd became uncontrollable and people started fainting, due to which the actor -turned -leader Vijay had to stop his speech in the middle. Chief Minister MK Stalin said that 39 people have died so far. In the history of our state, such a large number of people have never lost their lives in a program organized by any political party and such tragedy should never happen in future. Currently, 51 people are undergoing treatment at intensive medical unit.
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Stalin I pay homage to those who have lost their lives. The families of the deceased will be given compensation of Rs 10 lakh. The injured will be given compensation of Rs 1 lakh. I have ordered the formation of an inquiry commission under the chairmanship of a retired judge of the High Court. The district police has registered a case against TVK Karur District Secretary Mathiajhagan. ADGP (law and order) S Davidson Devasiravatham said that 39 people have lost their lives. The case has been registered and preliminary investigation will be done.
Why rally
Putting yourself against DMK
Vijay made TVK on 2 February 2024. Announced to contest the assembly elections in 2026. Due to this, rallies are being held across the state. Its purpose is to explain the party’s agenda, ideology and improvement plans to the public. They want to present themselves as the greatest opponents of the ruling DMK. Many big faces of Tamil Nadu politics came into politics from the film world. Among them, Shivaji Ganesan, MG Ramachandran, J.K. Jayalalithaa, Vijayakanth, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth (far from active politics), SS Rajendran are prominent. Among them, Vijay Thalapathi is a new name.
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Commission for investigation of stampede
Eyewitnesses said that the police lathi -charged to control the crowd. Only then did a stampede, which worsened the situation. A commission led by retired Justice to investigate the stampede, CM Stalin has engaged several ministers under treatment. At the same time, he also appealed to the general public and doctors to cooperate to the administration, so that the affected people could get immediate relief. The opposition ADMK has also expressed grief over the accident.