Saralnama40 people died in a stampede at actor Vijay's rally in Karur. The Tamil Nadu government filed cases against Vijay's party officials but not Vijay himself. Chief Minister M K Stalin visited victims' families in Karur. He set up a commission to investigate the tragedy. Vijay announced ₹20 lakh compensation for each deceased family and ₹2 lakh for the injured. He left Karur soon after the incident. The Madras High Court may hear petitions about the stampede. The government is cautious to avoid creating sympathy for Vijay, a popular film star. Police are still investigating the incident. (Updated 29 Sep 2025, 07:05 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 40 people died in a stampede at actor Vijay's rally in Karur
- The Tamil Nadu government filed cases against Vijay's party officials but not Vijay himself
- Chief Minister M K Stalin visited victims' families in Karur