The jostling occurred after tens of thousands of people gathered during the rally, despite the authorization of the police who were only granted for 10,000 people, according to the news 18.
The participation rate would have increased to almost 30,000 to 35,000. Vijay has arrived approximately six hours late, intensifying the bustle of the crowd.
As he was starting to speak, the push towards the scene broke the barricades, triggering chaos and leading several participants to collapse.
The ambulances were struggling to reach those who passed out in overcrowded space, according to the news18.
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Vijay has been seen on a break, asking for help from the police and distributing bottles of water bus to those who feel suffocated.
PM Modi, President Murmu offer condolences
The tragedy aroused condolences from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, who expressed sorrow for the families of the victims and the prayers for the wounded.
“The unhappy incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply sad. My thoughts are with families who lost their loved ones. I wish them a force in this difficult period. Praying for rapid recovery to all those who were injured,” Prime Minister Modi wrote in a statement on X (formerly Twitter).
President Murmu also expressed anxiety, declaring: “I lie down my deepest condolences to the members of the bereaved family and I pray for the early recovery of the wounded.”
Death and medical response
The chief minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, confirmed that 39 people, including children and 16 women, died, with more than 60 hospitalized, according to the news 18.
More than 40 doctors from Tiruchiramalli and Salem have been deployed to manage the urgency.
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Dr. Santhi Rajakumari, director of medical education, told journalists that “two people admitted on September 27, had continued to stay in critical condition”, while oxygen and adequate drugs were available in government facilities, in accordance with the PTI news agency.
Saravanan’s collector confirmed to PTI that 38 bodies had been identified and that 14 had been given to their families. Efforts to identify a woman are underway.
Vijay’s first response
In his first statement following the incident, Vijay expresses his sorrow, declaring: “My heart is broken; I twist with insufficient and indescribable pain and sorrow that words cannot express.”
“I extend my greatest condolences and sympathies to the families of my dear brothers and sisters who have lost their lives in Karur. I pray for the rapid recovery of those who receive treatment in the hospital,” he added.
Ex-Gratia announced, Vijay to give 20 ₹ Lakh
Call it “irreparable loss” in a declaration on X on September 28, The actor-political announced that he would give 20 Lakh to each family who has lost a loved one and 2 Lakh for people injured.
என் நெஞ்சில் குடியிருக்கும் அனைவருக்கும் வணக்கம்.
கற்பனைக்கும் எட்டாத வகையில், கரூரில் நேற்று நினைத்து நினைத்து, இதயமும் மனதும் மிகமிகக் கனத்துப் போயிருக்கும் போயிருக்கும். நம் உறவுகளை இழந்து தவிக்கும் மனநிலையில் மனநிலையில், என் மனம் படுகிற எப்படிச் சொல்வதென்றே…
– TVK Vijay (@tvkvijayhq) September 28, 2025
Earlier, CM Stalin had announced that the government would give the ex-fatty of 10 Lakh each for the dead victims, and 1 lakh will be given to injured people.
PM Modi has announced the compensation for 2 Lakh to the family of each victim and 50,000 ₹ to injured victims.
