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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman along with other BJP leaders visited the families affected by the tragic stampede in Karur. The incident occurred during actor Vijay's political rally where overcrowding led to panic and chaos. The death toll has now reached 41 people including women and children from multiple districts. Both the central and state governments have announced substantial compensation packages for the victims' families and injured persons.

Key Points: Nirmala Sitharaman Meets Karur Stampede Victims Families After Vijay Rally

  • Death toll rises to 41 including 18 women and 10 children from the stampede
  • Overcrowding at Vijay's political rally triggered panic and chaos among massive crowd
  • PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of each deceased victim
  • Actor Vijay offers Rs 20 lakh to bereaved families and Rs 2 lakh to injured
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Tamil Nadu: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP leaders meets Karur stampede victim's family

Union Ministers visit families of 41 stampede victims from actor Vijay's political rally in Tamil Nadu, as PM Modi and state government announce compensation packages.

"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"

Karur, September 29

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, accompanied by Union Minister L Murugan and Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran, on Monday met the families of those who lost their loved ones in the stampede on September 27 during a rally of TVK chief and actor Vijay in Yemur Pudur, Karur.

Earlier, the Union Minister also visited the Government Medical College Hospital in 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.

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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Rajesh Q
Good to see central ministers visiting the victims' families. This shows the government cares. But compensation money cannot bring back lost lives. We need stricter safety regulations for political rallies and public gatherings across Tamil Nadu.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the financial assistance from both state and central governments, I'm concerned about the timing of these visits. Is this genuine concern or political opportunism? The focus should be on preventing such incidents in the future.
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Karthik V
As someone from Tamil Nadu, I feel this tragedy could have been avoided. Celebrity politicians need to be more responsible about crowd management. ₹20 lakh compensation from Vijay is substantial, but accountability matters more than compensation.
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Michael C
The death toll of 41 is shocking! Five young girls and five boys... so tragic. Hope the authorities conduct a thorough investigation and implement proper safety protocols. No political rally should cost innocent lives.
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Anjali F
Heart goes out to the families in Karur, Erode, Tiruppur, Dindigul and Salem districts. This is a wake-up call for all political parties. Safety first, politics later. 🙏

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