Karur stampede
Controversial Deleted Post by TVK Leader Urges Youth Revolution Against DMK Following Karur Stampede Tragedy
Sep 30, 2025 03:01 pm CST
A controversial social media post by TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna calling for a youth-led revolution against Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK party has sparked political tensions following the deadly Karur stampede that killed 41 people. The post, which was quickly deleted, comes amid accusations between actor Vijay's TVK party and the DMK government over responsibility for the tragedy, with police blaming Vijay's unauthorized campaign activities and the TVK alleging conspiracy.
BJP Forms 8-Member Committee Led By Hema Malini To Investigate Fatal Karur Stampede That Killed 41
Sep 30, 2025 02:34 am CST
Following the tragic stampede at Vijay's TVK rally that claimed 41 lives, BJP President J.P. Nadda has formed an eight-member fact-finding committee headed by MP Hema Malini. The committee will investigate the September 27 incident in Tamil Nadu's Karur, where over 60 people were also injured. This investigation runs parallel to the state's judicial probe and Vijay's petition for an independent inquiry, turning the tragedy into a politically significant issue ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.
Tragedy at Vijay's Rally: 40 Dead in Tamil Nadu Stampede as DMK MP Kanimozhi Criticizes Actor-Politician
Sep 29, 2025 02:04 pm CST
A devastating stampede at TVK chief Vijay's political rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur district resulted in 40 deaths and nearly 100 injuries. DMK MP Kanimozhi criticized Vijay's absence during the crisis, while Chief Minister MK Stalin ordered a judicial investigation. Vijay's party alleges a DMK conspiracy and has approached the Madras High Court seeking an independent investigation.
Karur Stampede Tragedy: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Meet Victims' Families and Survivors
Sep 29, 2025 01:51 pm CST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to visit Karur to meet survivors and families affected by the tragic stampede at actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally that claimed 41 lives and injured over 50 people. The incident has prompted national response with compensation announced by both central and state governments, while investigations into crowd management failures continue.
Tamil Nadu Stampede Tragedy: 40 Dead Including Children at Actor Vijay's Political Rally
Sep 29, 2025 12:37 am CST
A devastating stampede at actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur has claimed 40 lives, including 10 minors, and injured around 100 people. The tragedy occurred when the crowd of nearly 27,000 - far exceeding the permitted 10,000 - surged forward to see the popular actor. Compensation has been announced for victims' families as authorities investigate the deadly incident that has left numerous families shattered.
Tamil Nadu Police Defends Security Measures After Fatal Stampede at Actor Vijay's Political Rally
Sep 28, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Following a tragic stampede that claimed 40 lives at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu police have defended their security arrangements, stating they deployed 500 officers for the high-risk event. ADGP Davidson Devasirvatham explained that security was proportionate to the expected turnout, with one officer per 50 attendees. The incident occurred amid delays and crowd impatience, with TVK and police offering conflicting accounts of responsibility for the tragedy.
Karur Stampede Tragedy: Madras High Court Cancels Urgent Hearing as Death Toll Rises to 40
Sep 28, 2025 08:36 pm CST
The Madras High Court has canceled an urgent hearing on the deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur that claimed 40 lives. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin visited survivors and announced compensation, while a judicial inquiry has been ordered to investigate the circumstances behind this tragic incident that has sparked debates on crowd safety at political events.
TVK Leader N Anand Charged with Culpable Homicide After Fatal Stampede at Vijay's Rally in Tamil Nadu
Sep 28, 2025 05:55 pm CST
Actor-politician Vijay's close aide N Anand and other TVK party leaders have been charged with culpable homicide following a stampede at a political rally in Karur that killed 40 people and injured nearly 100. The DMK government alleges safety guidelines were violated, including delayed arrival by Vijay and inadequate arrangements for the massive crowd.
Shashi Tharoor Calls for Improved Crowd Safety Measures After Fatal Tamil Nadu Rally Stampede
Sep 28, 2025 04:47 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged for stricter crowd management protocols following the tragic Karur stampede that killed 39 people at actor Vijay's political rally in Tamil Nadu. Tharoor emphasized the recurring nature of such disasters in India and called on central and state governments to implement comprehensive safety standards for large public gatherings to prevent future loss of life.
39 Dead and 2 Critical in Tragic TVK Rally Stampede in Karur: Investigation Underway
Sep 28, 2025 02:09 pm CST
A devastating stampede at Chief Vijay's TVK rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu claimed 39 lives and left 52 injured, with two victims remaining in critical condition on ventilator support. Officials confirmed postmortems would be completed by Sunday noon as authorities investigate the tragic incident that occurred during the massive public gathering on Saturday.