Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed grief over the Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu, saying she was “heartbroken” by the tragedy. She offered condolences to the families of the victims, wished for the speedy recovery of the injured, and urged Congress workers in the region to assist the injured, support families, and aid authorities in relief efforts.Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s flight landed in Chennai on Saturday following the tragic stampede at his Karur rally, where the death toll has climbed to 28 amid the ongoing relief operations.Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav condoled the Karur stampede deaths in Tamil Nadu, offering prayers and expressing sympathy to the families who lost their loved ones in the tragic incident.The death toll in the Karur stampede during actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rally has risen to 38, with several others still undergoing treatment at nearby hospitals.The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the party headed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, issued a statement on the Karur stampede and said that the party leader condoled the loss of lives in the incident. The statement read:I am deeply saddened and pained to learn that 36 people, including 8 children and 16 women, have died so far in a stampede at a political campaign rally of the Tamil Nadu Victory Party held in Karur today (27.9.2025).
The priceless loss of lives has shaken the hearts of all of us. I express my deepest sorrow and condolences to the families who are facing an irreparable loss. I have ordered that all those admitted to hospitals for treatment be given the best possible treatment.
I have sent the Hon'ble Minister of School Education and the Minister of Health and Public Welfare to expedite special arrangements for medical treatment. Furthermore, the District Magistrates of Trichy, Salem and Dindigul have been sent to Karur along with medical teams. I have ordered an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh each from the Chief Minister's General Relief Fund to the families of those who died in this tragic incident and Rs 1 lakh each to those who are undergoing intensive treatment in hospitals.
Further, a one-person inquiry commission headed by retired High Court Justice Mrs. Aruna Jagatheesan will be immediately constituted to conduct a proper investigation into the incident and submit a report to the government. I will be going to Karur tonight to meet the families of those who lost their lives in the above tragic incident, to express my condolences and to meet those undergoing treatment in the hospital.The Tamil Nadu government has announced Rs 10 lakh each as compensation for the families of the victims of the Karur stampede incident, which broke out during a political rally held by TVK chief Vijay on Saturday."Compensation of Rs 10 lakh will be provided from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to the families of those who lost their lives in the Karur tragedy. A Commission of Inquiry headed by retired High Court Judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan will be constituted to investigate the incident," a Tamil Nadu CMO statement said.After over 30 people lost their lives and many others were injured in a stampede during a political rally of TVK chief Vijay in Tamil Nadu's Karur, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the tragic incident.Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has condoled the loss of lives in the Karur stampede which broke out during a political rally held by actor-turned-politician Vijay. Over 30 people were killed in the stampede.DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai slammed actor-turned-politician Vijay over the Karur stampede, questioning why the organisers failed to follow safety conditions. He further asked, “Where is Mr. Vijay? Where is he hiding now?” accusing him of being culpable and responsible for the death of 31 people in the tragedy.Visuals from the Government Medical College and Hospital in Karur, where the injured have been brought after a stampede during a public event of TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) chief and actor Vijay.BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede in Tamil Nadu’s Karur district.“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the tragic stampede in Karur district, Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, and I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. May God grant courage and strength to all those impacted by this tragedy,” Nadda posted on X.The Union Home Ministry has sought a detailed report from the Tamil Nadu government on the TVK Vijay's Karur rally stampede incident.Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at a public gathering in Karur.“My heart aches. The news from Karur is shocking and painful. I am speechless to express my deepest condolences to the innocent people who lost their lives in the stampede,” Haasan said.Actor-turned-politician Vijay was spotted at Tiruchirappalli airport on Saturday following the deadly stampede at his TVK rally in Karur. "Deeply pained and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives, including children, during a political rally in Karur. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this time of grief and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured”, says Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi.BJP Tamil Nadu leader K Annamalai on Saturday expressed shock over reports that around 40 people, including children, lost their lives in a stampede during a gathering attended by Thaveka leader Vijay in Karur.Calling the incident “deeply shocking and distressing,” Annamalai said many others had been injured and admitted to hospitals.“I urge the Tamil Nadu government to ensure proper treatment for all those affected. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives,” he said.கரூரில், தவெக தலைவர் திரு. விஜய் அவர்கள் கலந்து கொண்ட கூட்டத்தில், கூட்ட நெரிசலில், குழந்தைகள் உட்பட சுமார் நாற்பது பேர் உயிரிழந்திருப்பதாக வந்துள்ள செய்தி மிகவும் அதிர்ச்சியும், வருத்தமும் அளிக்கிறது. பலர் காயமடைந்து மருத்துவமனையில் அனுமதிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளனர். அனைவருக்கும் உரியச்… Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji said on Saturday that Chief Minister M K Stalin will personally visit the injured tomorrow.“As of now, 46 persons are undergoing treatment at a private hospital, and 12 persons have been admitted to a government hospital,” Balaji informed."The tragic stampede in a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu causing the death of innocent people is deeply disturbing", says Congress KC Venugopal on the stampede that took the lives of 31 people, as per DMK leader V Senthil Balaji.Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed grief over the Karur rally stampede, saying, "Deeply pained by the tragic loss of lives in a stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu."Deeply pained by the tragic loss of lives in a stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I pray to the Almighty to give them the strength to bear this grief and for the speedy recovery of the injured. PMK leader Dr Anbumani Ramadoss said the news of 31 people losing their lives in a stampede during actor Vijay’s campaign in Karur is “shocking” and demanded that a high-level inquiry be ordered into the tragic incident.
