Stampede-like situation in TVK Chief Vijay’s rally in Karur leaves 36 Dead; PM Modi offers condolences

DMK leader V Senthil Balaji who arrived at the hospital to assess the situation on instructions of CM Stalin, stated, “Till now, 31 people have died in the stampede and 58 people have been admitted. After the stampede incident, the CM immediately enquired and ordered the district collector, SP, and me to rush to the hospital, advising us to call extra doctors and provide proper treatment…Tomorrow, the Chief Minister is going to come here himself. As of now, 46 persons are in private hospital, and 12 persons are admitted in a government hospital for treatment.”

Tamil Nadu Stampede- CM Stalin reacts

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has reacted to the incident, calling it worrisome. In a post on X, Stalin stated that he has directed former Minister V. Senthilbalaji and Minister Ma. Subramanian, along with the District Collector, to ensure immediate medical treatment for those who fainted due to the crowd.

He wrote on X “The news coming from Karur is worrying. I have called former Minister V Senthilbalaji and Minister Subramanian Ma, and the District Collector to provide immediate treatment to the civilians who have fainted due to the crowd and have been admitted to the hospital. I have also ordered the Minister from the nearby Trichy district, Anbil Mahesh, to provide necessary assistance on a war footing. I have also spoken to the ADGP there to take steps to improve the situation as soon as possible. I request the public to cooperate with the doctors and the police.”