Vijay Announces Rs 20 Lakh for Families of Karur Stampede Victims

Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay on Sunday announced an ex gratia of Rs 20 lakh each to the families of those killed and Rs two lakh to those injured in the catastrophic stampede in Karur.

The tragedy, which occurred during Vijay’s high-decibel election campaign at Velusamypuram, claimed 39 lives, including nine children and 16 women, and left over 80



injured.

In an emotional statement posted on X, Vijay said the incident left his “heart and mind overwhelmed with profound heaviness”.

Recalling the warmth of the supporters he had met along the way, the TVK chief said, “This is an irreparable loss for us. No words can comfort such pain. But as one among you, I will stand by your side and extend Rs 20 lakh to each bereaved family and Rs 2 lakh to those under treatment.”