US EditionDon’t Spread Rumour on Distressing Karur Stampede Incident: TN CM
At least 40 people died and over 120 were injured in the stampede triggered by overcrowding as Vijay left the rally, prompting a judicial inquiry and compensation announcements.
- On Sunday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin ordered a one-member judicial inquiry led by retired High Court judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan and announced Rs 10 lakh relief per victim's family and Rs 1 lakh for the injured.
- On September 27, a stampede struck a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally addressed by actor-turned-politician Vijay at Velluchamipuram, Karur district, as officials blamed overcrowding and chaos while Vijay was leaving, killing 41.
- Karur police have registered a negligence case against TVK office-bearers, reporting 124 injured and 41 deceased including 18 women, 13 men, five young girls and five young boys, while forensic teams began site examinations.
- The TVK chief Vijay announced Rs 20 lakh compensation for each bereaved family and Rs 2 lakh for the injured, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered ex-gratia assistance of Rs 2 lakh and Rs 50,000 respectively via the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.
- Justice Aruna Jagadeesan's commission will probe shortcomings and take remedial measures, while TVK has moved the Madras High Court seeking a CBI or independent probe and opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami has demanded accountability.
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Rahul Gandhi speaks to MK Stalin on Karur stampede; Bumrah's fighter jet celebration
Following the tragic Karur stampede at TVK Chief Vijay’s rally that claimed 40 lives, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi reached out to Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Vijay over phone. He enquired about the incident and expressed condolences to the bereaved families, including for the death of a TVK supporter.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi calls Tamil Nadu CM Stalin, actor Vijay over Karur stampede
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reached out to Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin following the tragic Karur rally stampede that claimed 40 lives. Gandhi also extended condolences to actor-turned-politician Vijay, reflecting on the tragedy’s impact.
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The Sunday Guardian LiveKarur stampede: Rahul Gandhi speaks with TN CM Stalin, TVK chief Vijay over phone
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi inquired about the situation in Karur from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, after the stampede during the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally killed 41 people, Congress sources said.
Rahul Gandhi Calls Stalin over Karur Stampede; TN CM Thanks Him for 'heartfelt Concern'
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Congress MP and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday spoke to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to take stock of the situation in Karur following a stampede that claimed 40 lives. India News | Rahul Gandhi Calls Stalin over Karur Stampede; TN CM Thanks Him for 'heartfelt Concern'.
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