TVK rally disaster
Deadly Stampedes Claim 127 Lives Across India in 2025: A Timeline of Crowd Management Failures
Dec 12, 2025 05:16 pm CST
In 2025, India experienced a series of tragic stampedes at religious gatherings, festivals, and public events resulting in 127 fatalities nationwide. From Tirupati's temple tragedy in January to November's Sri Venkateswara Temple disaster, these incidents highlight critical failures in crowd management across various states, with the Karur TVK rally claiming 41 lives and the Maha Kumbh Mela resulting in 30 deaths among multiple deadly incidents throughout the year.
Tamil Nadu Stampede Tragedy: Finance Minister Sitharaman Visits Victims, Announces Relief Measures
Sep 30, 2025 02:02 am CST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Karur following the deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally that claimed 41 lives. She announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for bereaved families from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund and emphasized the need for stronger safety protocols at public gatherings. The tragedy has prompted the Tamil Nadu government to develop new regulations for political events pending an official inquiry.