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.