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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced financial assistance for the victims of the Karur stampede. The families of those who lost their lives will receive Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. Meanwhile, injured individuals will get Rs 50,000 each for their medical treatment. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has also announced state compensation and ordered a thorough investigation into the tragic incident.

Key Points: PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Aid for Karur Stampede Victims

  • PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of deceased victims
  • Rs 50,000 assistance provided for those injured in the stampede
  • Tamil Nadu CM Stalin orders full investigation into tragic incident
  • State government offers Rs 10 lakh compensation to victims' families
  • BJP cancels all party programs for next two days
  • Stampede occurred during TVK chief Vijay's political rally
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Karur stampede: PM Modi announces ex-gratia Rs 2 lakh for families of victims, Rs 50,000 for injured

PM Modi provides Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of Karur stampede victims, Rs 50,000 for injured. Tamil Nadu CM Stalin orders investigation into tragic political rally incident.

"The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, September 28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday that the families of the 39 people who died in the Karur stampede would receive two lakh rupees each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.

PM Modi also announced an amount of Rs 50,000 each for the people injured in the tragic incident.

Sharing an X post, PMO said, "PM Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF to be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the unfortunate incident at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The injured would be given Rs 50,000."

Earlier on Saturday, the Prime Minister had expressed condolences on the lives lost in the stampede during TVK chief and actor Vijay's public rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur. He wished for the speedy recovery of people injured in the incident.

"The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. Wishing strength to them in this difficult time. Praying for a swift recovery to all those injured," PM Modi said in a X post.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had also announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the victims and an aid of one lakh rupees each to those undergoing medical treatment in hospitals.

CM Stalin has ordered an enquiry into the incident, while the police have registered a case.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Sunday reached the Government Medical College and Hospital in Karur, where the injured from the stampede are undergoing treatment and the bodies of victims are being handed over to their families after postmortem.

The Tamil Nadu BJP also called for the cancellation of all party programmes for the next two days.

"The heart-wrenching deaths that occurred in Karur are a tragic incident. The loss is irreplaceable. Words cannot describe it. There are no words to console the families of those who have been lost. Let us pray to God that all the brothers and sisters receiving treatment in the hospital recover fully. As per the instructions of our state president, all programs planned by the Bharatiya Janata Party for the next 2 days have been cancelled," the BJP State Unit said.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
While the compensation is welcome, we need to focus on preventing such tragedies. Political rallies should have better crowd management and safety measures. This is not the first stampede in India - when will we learn?
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Sarah B
Good to see both PM Modi and CM Stalin responding quickly with financial assistance. The combined compensation of 12 lakhs from state and 2 lakhs from center will provide some relief to the grieving families. Hope the injured recover soon.
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Karthik V
The BJP canceling their programs for 2 days shows respect for the victims. But why do political parties organize such massive rallies without proper safety protocols? Human lives are more important than political gatherings.
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Nisha Z
As someone from Tamil Nadu, this tragedy hits close to home. The compensation amounts seem adequate, but what matters more is ensuring such incidents never happen again. The enquiry must lead to concrete safety guidelines for all public events.
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Aman W
Heartbreaking news from Karur. While compensation is necessary, we need better emergency response systems across India. Many lives could be saved with proper medical facilities and trained personnel at such large gatherings.

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