TVK stampede LIVE UPDATES: 38 including kids dead; CM leaves for Karur; 'my heart is shattered', tweets Vijay
JP Nadda tweets, "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the tragic stampede in Karur district, Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, and I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. May God grant courage and strength to all those impacted by this tragedy."
Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the tragic stampede in Karur district, Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, and I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. May God grant courage and strength to all those impacted by this tragedy.
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) September 27, 2025
CM Stalin to constitute a single member commission under retired judge Aruna Jagadeesan to investigate Karur stampede.
Families of those who lost their lives will receive Rs 10 lakh each from the CM Relief Fund, while those undergoing treatment for injuries will be provided Rs 1 lakh each.
Union home ministry seeks report from Tamil Nadu govt on stampede in Karur: Sources
State Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Saturday said that the death toll in the Karur stampede tragedy has risen to 33, including 6 children, 17 women, and 10 men.
A total of 33 bodies were brought dead to the Government Medical College and Hospital, Karur. Over 50 injured persons are currently undergoing treatment, while several others have been shifted to private hospitals. Health authorities are verifying details regarding those admitted to private facilities.
TVK stampede: Rajinikanth expresses grief
Actor Rajinikanth expressed deep sorrow over the Karur tragedy, calling it a heart-wrenching incident. In a post on X, he stated, “The news of the loss of innocent lives in Karur is deeply painful and heartbreaking. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and my prayers for the recovery of the injured.”
CM Stalin responds to Karur rally stampede, deploys ministers
In a tweet, the Chief Minister MK Stalin instructed former Minister V Senthilbalaji, Minister Ma Subramanian, and the District Collector to ensure that all necessary medical treatment is provided promptly to those affected.
Minister Anbil Mahesh, representing the nearby Tiruchy district, has also been directed to provide assistance on a war-footing basis. The Chief Minister has coordinated with the ADGP to take swift measures to restore normalcy in the area.
CM Stalin further appealed to the public, medical personnel, and the police to cooperate fully in managing the situation.
EPS reacts to Karur tragedy
"The news that more than 29 people lost their lives and several others fainted and are receiving treatment in the hospital due to the crowd chaos during the campaign meeting of the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam party held in Karur, where its leader Vijay spoke, is both shocking and distressing. I express my deepest condolences and regret to the families of those who lost their lives," tweets Edappadi K Palaniswami.
"Deeply pained by the tragic loss of lives in a stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I pray to the Almighty to give them the strength to bear this grief and for the speedy recovery of the injured," tweets Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
தமிழ்நாட்டின் கரூரில் ஏற்பட்ட கூட்ட நெரிசலில் உயிரிழந்த துயர சம்பவத்தால் ஆழ்ந்த வேதனை அடைகிறேன். இறந்தவர்களின் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு எனது மனமார்ந்த இரங்கலைத் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன். இந்த துயரத்தைத் தாங்கும் வலிமையையும், காயமடைந்தவர்கள் விரைவில் குணமடையவும் எல்லாம் வல்ல இறைவனைப்…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 27, 2025
Governor Ravi condoles Karur stampede
In a statement released by Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi expressed grief over the tragic incident at the TVK president and actor Vijay’s rally in Karur, stating he is “deeply pained and anguished by the loss of innocent lives, including children.”
He extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and offered prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured, urging authorities to ensure safety at public gatherings.