New Delhi: A delegation of NDA MPs, led by BJP MP Hema Malini, visited the site of a tragic stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on September 27, 2025. The team gathered information from local authorities about the causes of the incident and met with the families of the deceased and injured to offer condolences, sources confirmed.No Opposition to Survey, But Doubts About Government’s Intent: Vijayendra..!
The delegation included Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, TDP MP Mahesh Kumar, and BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Rekha Sharma, Brijesh Chauhan, Anurag Thakur, and Tejasvi Surya. The visit aimed to understand the tragedy’s impact and review relief efforts.All India Group® Aqua Original RO Domestic Water Purifier (RO+ LED UV+ ORC COPPER+ HIGH TDS MEMBRANE+ TDS CONTROL) Fully Automatic, Best For Home/Office Purpose | 9 Stages | 18 LPH | 12 Liter Storage
The stampede occurred during a rally organized by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay at Velusamipuram in Karur. Despite permission for 10,000 attendees, approximately 27,000 people gathered, leading to a loss of crowd control during Vijay’s speech, which triggered the disaster.
The incident has claimed 41 lives, including 9 children and several women, with over 100 injured, many critically due to panic-induced falls.Vijay condemned the tragedy, announcing ₹20 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased and ₹2 lakh for the injured.Lokayukta Raid on Shringeri MLA T.D. Rajegowda's House and Office: Search Amid Illegal Property Allegations!
My heart is broken; this pain is unimaginable,” he wrote on X. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin visited the site and met the injured, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other leaders expressed condolences.
The Karur district administration has launched an investigation, and a case has been filed against TVK workers. The tragedy underscores the critical need for enhanced security and crowd management at political rallies."First-Time Pubescent Girls Targeted: ₹20 Lakh Child Trafficking Network Uncovered"