Karur, Tamil Nadu A tragic stampede at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally near Karur on Saturday, September 27, 2025, claimed 41 lives."My Heart Is Broken, I'm Writhing in Pain and Grief": Actor Vijay's First Reaction to the Stampede Tragedy

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, contacted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and TVK founder Vijay via phone to express condolences for the victims, as per Congress sources.Withings ScanWatch 2, Heart Health Hybrid Smartwatch for Men & Women - ECG, with SPO2, Temperature Monitoring, Sleep, Respiratory Health, Cycle Monitoring, 30-Day Battery Life, iOS & Android - 38mm

The incident occurred when a large crowd gathered, and fans perched on trees fell onto the dense gathering below during Vijay’s speech, leading to over 124 injuries, with victims receiving hospital treatment.

Stalin, sharing on his X account, said, “My brother Rahul Gandhi called to express concern for the victims’ families and the injured. He appreciated our life-saving efforts. A thorough investigation is underway, and I thank him for his support.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ₹2 lakh for the deceased’s families and ₹50,000 for the injured.Tamil Nadu: TVK Party Led by Vijay Approaches Madras High Court Seeking Independent Probe into Stampede

The state government pledged ₹10 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹1 lakh for the injured. The Tamil Nadu Congress unit committed ₹1 crore, while BJP announced ₹1 lakh per family.

Vijay also pledged ₹20 lakh for the deceased and ₹2 lakh for the injured.Stalin assured that guidelines for rally permissions will be enforced to prevent future incidents. Chennai Rally Tragedy: Bomb Threat to Vijay, Lakhs in Compensation Announced for the Deceased!

A probe led by retired High Court judge Aruna Jagadeesan has been initiated to ensure transparency. The tragedy highlights the urgent need for enhanced safety measures at political rallies.