CM Vijay to hand over govt jobs to families of Karur stampede victims
Chennai, July 10
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay left for Karur on Friday morning to hand over government job appointment orders and welfare assistance to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent Karur stampede.
He is also scheduled to address a public meeting and participate in a series of official government programmes during the visit.
The Chief Minister departed Chennai by air and is expected to arrive at Tiruchy Airport before travelling by road to Karur. A grand reception has been planned by party workers and supporters along the route.
Vijay will take part in a roadshow covering nearly 10 kilometres before reaching the Atlas Kalaiyaranga Ground on the Karur-Salem Bypass Road, where he is scheduled to address a large public gathering.
A massive pavilion has been erected at the venue to accommodate the expected crowd.
After the public meeting, the Chief Minister will briefly halt at the Government Tourist House before proceeding to the Karur District Collectorate for an official government function.
During the programme, CM Vijay will distribute compassionate appointment orders to eligible members of families who lost their loved ones in the Karur stampede. He will also hand over welfare assistance and benefits under various government schemes to selected beneficiaries.
The compassionate appointments form part of the state government's relief and rehabilitation measures aimed at providing financial security to the bereaved families. The welfare assistance to be distributed during the event includes benefits under several government schemes for eligible recipients.
Following the official function, the Chief Minister will return to Tiruchy Airport by road and fly back to Chennai later in the day. Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the visit, with around 6,500 police personnel deployed across Karur district.
Security has been intensified along the Chief Minister's travel route, at the public meeting venue, Collectorate and other key locations. Police have also implemented extensive traffic management and crowd-control measures to ensure the smooth movement of the Chief Minister's convoy and the safe conduct of all scheduled programmes.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some action! These families have been waiting for weeks. Giving government jobs to the next of kin is a good step, but why not direct financial aid too? A job cannot replace a lost father or son. And why does every CM visit have to turn into a political rally? The families deserve privacy, not a public spectacle.
As a Tamilian, I'm proud our CM is taking responsibility. But let's be honest—this should have been done last week itself. A stampede like this shows how poor crowd management is in our state. God forbid something like this happens again. Instead of just compensating after tragedy, why not fix the root cause? Better planning could save lives. 🤔
CM Vijay's gesture is appreciated, but I feel the roadshow and grand reception are unnecessary. This should be a solemn occasion, not a victory lap. The families who lost someone are still in mourning. A quiet, dignified visit would have been more appropriate. Let's focus on the victims, not the politics. 😔
I'm an American living in Chennai. It's heartening to see the government stepping up for the affected families. In the US, bureaucratic delays can drag on for months. But I'm puzzled: why is the CM's security bigger than any event for the victims? 6,500 police seems excessive. Hope the families get the jobs and support quickly. This is a good start.
The CM's visit is necessary, but I'm tired of seeing politicians use tragedy for photo ops. Let's see the actual job letters being handed over, not just speeches
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