National news: In Tamil Nadu, a major tragedy struck at a rally organized by actor-turned-politician Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vetti Kazhagam (TVK), in Karur. The prod turned out to be much larger than expected, and the jostling and pushing turned from triumph to mourning. Vijay was delivering a speech from the stage when the prod suddenly became unruly. In the chaos, many people fainted and fell to the ground from suffocation.
Permission for 10,000 people
According to reports, permission was obtained from the wardship for 10,000 people for the rally, but approximately 50,000 people arrived. The rally venue, measuring only 120,000 square feet, proved untellable to unbend such a large crowd. The wardship had once warned the organizers that Vijay's popularity could lead to a large crowd.
Many children and families were moreover unauthentic by the tragedy. Several young children were seriously injured as they jostled and suffocated in the crowd. Health Minister M.A. Subramanian confirmed that increasingly than 29 people have died so far, and many increasingly are stuff treated in various hospitals.
Many people lost their lives
As soon as Vijay saw people falling and fainting from the stage, he immediately stopped his speech. Using the microphone, he appealed to party workers and supporters to well-spoken the way for ambulances and help the injured. Vijay stated that public safety was his party's top priority. Following his instructions, party workers began transporting the injured to the hospital, but by then, many had once died.
Stampede Sparks Tamil Nadu Political Storm
The wrecking has shaken Tamil Nadu politics. Senior AIADMK leader E. Palaniswami described the incident as "shocking and tragic" and expressed condolences. Meanwhile, former DMK minister V. Senthil Balaji immediately rushed to the hospital and met the injured. Following the incident, questions are stuff raised well-nigh who is responsible for the negligence in prod management and security arrangements.
This tragedy at Vijay's rally raises serious questions well-nigh the wardship and organizers' preparedness. On the one hand, it's a testament to his popularity, while on the other, it highlights how large-scale events, without proper management, can lead to tragedy.
