Deaths climb up to 39 at Karur TVK Rally, CM Stalin Order investigation and meet injured - Top 5 updates

TVK Rally Stampede News: A day after a tragic stamped at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, the death toll rose to 39, with 51 people still being treated, very in intensive care. Chief Minister MK Stalin described the incident as unprecedented in the political history of the state and announced strict measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. Here are the top five updates on the Karur Stampede: 1. Stalin says the tragedy ‘unprecedented in the history of history’ Tamil Nadu CM Mk Stalin expressed a profound sadness about the magnitude of the tragedy and called it the worst loss of life at a political event in the state. “So far, 39 people have died. In the history of our state, such a large number of people have never lost their lives in a program organized by a political party, and such a tragedy should never happen in the future,” he said and addressed the media on Sunday. Stalin added: “I stand here with deep sadness. I can’t describe the horrific accident that took place in Karur.” 2. The government announces compensation for victims. The chief minister confirmed that the state government would provide £ 10 lakh to the families of every deceased victim and £ 1 Lakh to those injured in the stamped. “With a heavy heart, I pay tribute to those who have lost their lives. A compensation of £ 10 Lakh will be provided to the families of the deceased.” A compensation of £ 1 will provide those injured, “he said. 3. Investigation Commission to investigate the incident, Stalin announced the establishment of an investigation commission under the leadership of a retired judge of the Supreme Court to determine the exact cause of the stamped. “The truth will come out through the Investigation Commission. I do not want to say anything with a political motive. Once the truth is revealed by the Investigation Commission, strict action will certainly be done,” he said. 4. Cm visit the hospital, meet injured and families on Saturday night, and Stalin personally visited Government Medical College and Hospital in Karur to comfort the injured and their families. After the incident, he flew from Chennai to Trichy and traveled by road to Karur to oversee assistance efforts. He also paid tribute to the victims and assured families that the government would provide all possible support. 5. TVK Rally draws massive crowds, which provoked safety, the stamped members took place at a TVK event addressed by party leader Vijay, whose political meetings have always attracted huge crowds since the party’s launch earlier this year. The authorities are investigating or overcrowding, a lack of adequate safety measures, or a sudden surge of the crowd caused the deadly incident. The Karur tragedy asked serious questions about public safety during major political events in Tamil Nadu. With the state ready for the 2026 election, the findings of the Investigation Commission are expected to play an important role in shaping future event regulations and to ensure that such disaster never appears again.