US EditionVijay Rally Stampede: Hema Malini, Anurag Thakur, Tejasvi Surya, Others in NDA Probe Panel to Visit Karur
An eight-member National Democratic Alliance delegation led by Hema Malini will investigate the Karur stampede that caused 41 deaths and meet victims’ families to report findings.
- A stampede at a political event led by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay in Karur on the evening of September 27, 2025, resulted in the deaths of at least 41 individuals and caused numerous injuries.
- The stampede occurred when the crowd at the event grew uncontrollably from an authorized limit of 10,000 participants to more than 25,000, alongside breaches of 11 established safety protocols.
- BJP president J.P. Nadda formed an eight-member National Democratic Alliance delegation, led by Hema Malini, to investigate the incident, meet families, and submit a report.
- Compensation announced includes Rs 10 lakh per deceased family by Tamil Nadu CM, Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF, and Rs 50,000 to injured, alongside financial aid pledged by Vijay.
- The stampede's high casualties and investigation signal a need for stricter public event safety rules, as Tamil Nadu's government has committed to framing such guidelines.
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NDA delegation to visit Karur to look into circumstances of stampede, meet affected families
An eight-member delegation of NDA leaders will visit Karur in Tamil Nadu to look into the circumstances which led to the loss of lives in the stampede during the TVK party's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu: NDA delegation to visit Karur as blame game erupts over TVK rally
Following a deadly stampede at a TVK party rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which resulted in 41 deaths, an eight-member NDA delegation is set to visit the location. The delegation, convened by Hema Malini, will investigate the circumstances of the incident, meet with the affected families, and submit a detailed report to BJP National President J.P. Nadda. This development comes amidst a political blame game and an ongoing police investigation into t…
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The Economic TimesMPs from allies in 8-member delegation formed by BJP chief Nadda to look into Karur tragedy
BJP president J.P. Nadda has formed an eight-member NDA delegation, including MPs from Shiv Sena and TDP, to investigate the Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu, which claimed 41 lives. Led by Hema Malini, the committee will probe the incident at actor Vijay's rally, signaling the BJP's emphasis on its allies.
Karur stampede: CM Stalin forms commission to probe mishap; NDA delegation to visit incident site
The Tamil Nadu CM said action against those responsible will be taken after the commission's probe. He also said rules will be formulated on public gatherings at such events after holding consultations with all political parties.
Vijay Rally Stampede: Hema Malini, Anurag Thakur, Tejasvi Surya, others in NDA probe panel to visit Karur
A tragic stampede at a political rally in Tamil Nadu claimed 41 lives, prompting the NDA to form a delegation led by Hema Malini to investigate the incident. The team aims to meet affected families and understand the circumstances surrounding the chaos during the TVK rally.
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