TVK's Karur roadshow stampede LIVE: Death toll at 39, those injured stable; case registered and probe underway
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on Saturday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at a political rally in Karur in Tamil Nadu.
"Received the tragic news of people dying in a stampede during a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. May Marang Buru grant peace to the souls of the departed and strength to the grieving families to bear this painful moment. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured in the stampede," Soren posted on X.
Actor Vishal expressed deep grief over the tragic stampede. In a tweet, he said, “Utter nonsense. Hearing that more than 30 people including children losing their lives over a stampede in actor/politician Vijay’s rally is heartwrenching and totally not right. My heart goes out to every one of those innocent victims and my deepest condolences to every one of them & their respective families. May their souls rest in peace.”
He also urged the TVK party to provide compensation to the families of the deceased, calling it the least that could be done. Vishal further stressed the need for adequate safety arrangements in all future political rallies to prevent such tragedies.
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Vijay expresses grief over Karur rally tragedy
Hours after the heart-wrenching tragedy in Karur, where 36 lives were lost, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay on Saturday expressed profound grief, saying he was overwhelmed by indescribable pain and sorrow.“My heart is shattered. I am consumed by unbearable grief and anguish beyond words. I extend my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families of my beloved brothers and sisters who lost their lives in Karur. I sincerely pray for the speedy recovery of all those undergoing treatment in hospitals,” Vijay said in a social media post.
Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi breaks down after visiting the families in the Government Medical College and Hospital, Karur.
Actor and politician Pawan Kalyan expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crowd stampede during Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam leader Vijay’s campaign rally in Karur.
He tweeted, “The Karur incident is tragic
The crowd stampede that occurred during the campaign of actor and Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Mr. Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is truly unfortunate. According to initial reports, 31 people have lost their lives in this incident, which is shocking. It is particularly heartbreaking to learn that six of the deceased were children. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of those who passed away. I humbly urge the Tamil Nadu government to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured.”
"Deeply anguished to hear about the tragic accident in Karur, Tamil Nadu. This saddening incident has snatched away precious lives.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May Prabhu Shri Ram give them strength and peace to the departed souls. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured," tweets Yogi Adityanath.