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An eight-member NDA delegation is heading to Karur to investigate the tragic stampede that occurred during a TVK party rally. The team includes prominent BJP leaders and will meet with affected families to understand what went wrong. The death toll has climbed to 41 people, including many women and children, making this one of Tamil Nadu's worst recent tragedies. Meanwhile, Chief Minister MK Stalin has called for new safety rules to ensure such incidents never happen again.

Key Points: NDA Delegation Visits Karur After TVK Rally Stampede Tragedy

  • NDA delegation includes BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Tejasvi Surya among eight members
  • Stampede death toll rises to 41 including 18 women and 10 children
  • Team will meet affected families and submit detailed assessment report
  • Tamil Nadu CM Stalin calls for rules to prevent future such tragedies
  • Union Minister Sitharaman already visited victims' families and hospital
  • BJP chief Nadda expressed condolences and prayers for injured recovery
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NDA delegation to visit Karur to look into circumstances of stampede, meet affected families

8-member NDA team led by Hema Malini to assess Karur stampede that killed 41, meet affected families and submit ground report to BJP chief Nadda.

"What happened in Karur is a great tragedy; a cruel tragedy! A tragedy that has never happened before - MK Stalin"

New Delhi, September 29

An eight-member delegation of NDA leaders will visit Karur in Tamil Nadu to look into the circumstances which led to the loss of lives in the stampede during the TVK party's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu.

BJP chief JP Nadda has constituted the delegation, which includes BJP MPs Anurag Thakur, MP; Tejasvi Surya and Braj Lal, Aprajita Sarangi, Rekha Sharma, Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde and Putta Mahesh Kumar from Telugu Desam Party (TDP). BJP MP Hema Malini is the convenor of the committee.

The loss of lives in the tragic stampede on Saturday has gone up to 41 and includes 18 women and 10 children.

A release said the team will meet with affected families and submit a detailed report after assessing the situation on the ground.

Nadda expressed his heartfelt condolences to the kin of people who lost their lives in the stampede. He prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Earlier in the day, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with Union Minister L Murugan and Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran, met the families of those who died in the Karur stampede and assured them of all possible assistance.

The Union Minister also visited the Government Medical College Hospital in Karur.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday said that political parties and public organisations should frame rules on how public events must be organised responsibly in the future, in the wake of the Karur stampede, which he described as "a tragedy that should never happen again".

"What happened in Karur is a great tragedy; a cruel tragedy! A tragedy that has never happened before; a tragedy that should never happen again. The scenes I witnessed when I personally visited the hospital are still fresh before my eyes. I continue to remain in deep grief and sorrow," Stalin said in a video message posted on his X handle.

He said that the moment he received the news, he rushed the district administration into action and issued all necessary orders.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good initiative by NDA to send a delegation. But why only now? Political parties need to be more responsible while organizing events. Safety protocols must be followed strictly. My condolences to all affected families 🙏
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Arjun K
CM Stalin is right - this should never happen again. We need strict guidelines for public gatherings across India. Political parties must prioritize people's safety over political gains. The victims deserve justice and proper compensation.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the delegation visit, I hope this isn't just political optics. The families need genuine support, not just photo opportunities. The government should ensure long-term financial assistance for those who lost their breadwinners.
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Vikram M
This tragedy shows how poorly we manage crowds in India. From religious gatherings to political rallies, we need better infrastructure and trained personnel. Hope the committee's report leads to concrete safety measures.
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Kavya N
My heart goes out to the families in Karur. So many young lives lost 😢 Political parties must be held accountable. The compensation should be substantial and reach the families without bureaucratic delays.

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