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TVK chief Vijay has held an emergency video conference with senior leaders following the devastating stampede at his Karur rally. The tragedy has now claimed 41 lives, including 18 women and 10 children from multiple districts across Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, condemning posters depicting Vijay with bloodstained hands have emerged in Karur, reflecting public anger over the incident. Multiple compensation packages have been announced, with PM Modi offering Rs 2 lakh per victim and the state government providing Rs 10 lakh to each bereaved family.

Key Points: Vijay TVK Video Conference After Karur Stampede Deaths

  • Vijay held emergency video conference from Pattinapakkam penthouse after tragic stampede
  • Death toll reaches 41 including 18 women and 10 children
  • Posters condemning Vijay with bloodstained hands appear in Karur
  • Multiple compensation packages announced by PM Modi and state government
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Tamil Nadu: TVK chief Vijay holds video conference with senior leaders after Karur stampede

TVK chief Vijay holds emergency video conference as Karur stampede death toll reaches 41, with posters condemning the actor-politician appearing across the district.

"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 - PMO India"

Chennai, September 29

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay on Monday held a video conference with senior leaders from his Pattinapakkam penthouse to discuss the next steps following the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives.

Meanwhile, posters condemning TVK chief Vijay, depicting him with bloodstained hands, have appeared in parts of Karur.

The death toll from the stampede at Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam leader Vijay's campaign rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur has risen to 41.

Among the deceased are 18 women, 13 men, five young girls, and five young boys, bringing the total to 41. So far, 34 victims are from the Karur district, two each from the Erode, Tiruppur, and Dindigul districts, and one from the Salem district.

The massive crowd at Vijay's rally on Saturday evening reportedly turned chaotic, triggering panic.

Several attendees fainted and were rushed to nearby hospitals. Sources had said that overcrowding at the venue led to the tragedy.

A day earlier, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay announced that he will provide financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh to the bereaved families and Rs 2 lakh to the injured in the unfortunate stampede that took place in Tamil Nadu's Karur during his rally.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced 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."

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh for each family of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for each person undergoing treatment.

- ANI

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Rohit P
At least Vijay is taking responsibility by providing financial assistance. 20 lakhs per family is significant support. The video conference shows he's actively engaged in managing the aftermath. Hope proper safety protocols are implemented for future events.
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Sarah B
The posters with bloodstained hands are too harsh. This was a tragic accident, not intentional harm. Vijay has been quick to respond and offer compensation. Let's focus on supporting the affected families rather than political mudslinging.
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Karthik V
Good to see both state and central government stepping up with compensation. The combined support should help the families during this difficult time. But we need a thorough investigation to prevent such incidents in future political rallies across Tamil Nadu.
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Michael C
As someone who has attended political rallies in Tamil Nadu, I can say crowd management is often neglected. Organizers focus on numbers but not safety. This tragedy should serve as a wake-up call for all political parties in the state.
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Ananya R
My heart goes out to all the families who lost their loved ones. Five young girls and five boys... so tragic 😢 No amount of money can bring them back, but at least the financial support from all parties will help them rebuild their lives.

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