Home Minister asked for the Stempede report:The Union Home Ministry has sought a detailed report from the Tamil Nadu government on the stampede that occurred during two-face and Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) senior Vijay's referendum rally in Karur. The ministry has asked the state to provide information on the situation, rescue operations, and treatment of the injured.
The state government has moreover constituted a legation to investigate the incident, headed by a retired judge. Vijay may moreover be questioned regarding the stampede.
Amit Shah Assures Help
Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Governor RN Ravi and Senior Minister MK Stalin and assess the situation and unpreventable all possible inside assistance. He wrote on X that he is very sad to know about the wrecking and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge moreover expressed grief.
Political Reactions
The DMK blamed Vijay and the organizers for the accident. The party spokesperson so-called that the organizers deliberately held when the prod so that drone shots could make the rally towards grand.
Past Incidents of Stampede at Political Rallies
Stampede incidents have occurred at political rallies before:
- December 2022: 8 deaths at Chandrababu Naidu's rally in Andhra Pradesh.
- January 2023: 3 women died in flipside rally.
- October 2016: 3 people died at Mayawati's Lucknow rally.
Stampede in Religious and Public Gatherings This Year
- June 2025: 11 deaths at RCB's victory parade in Bengaluru.
- May 2025: 7 deaths at Lari Jatra in Goa.
- February 2025: 18 deaths at New Delhi railway station.
- January 2025: 30 deaths in Prayagraj Mahakumbh.
- January 2025: 6 devotees killed in Tirumala temple.
