Tragic Stampede at TVK Rally in Tamil Nadu Claims 38 Lives: National Leaders Express Grief and Support

Sep 28, 2025 02:28 am CST

A devastating stampede occurred during actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, resulting in at least 38 deaths and over 60 injuries. National leaders including PM Modi, President Murmu, and opposition figures expressed condolences as Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced a judicial probe and compensation for victims' families. The tragedy happened when crowd numbers reportedly far exceeded the anticipated 10,000 attendees, overwhelming venue capacity and emergency services.