Thalapathy Vijay Rally Tragedy: 39 Dead in Karur Stampede | Blog in English, Bengali & Hindi
English Version Tragedy at Thalapathy Vijay’s Rally: 39 Lives Lost in Stampede On 27 September 2025, what was supposed to be a political rally turned into a tragedy. At least 39 people died and dozens more were injured in a stampede during a campaign event held by actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The rally was organized by Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The crowd had swelled far beyond expectations. Many people fainted, and as enthusiasm turned chaotic, control was lost. Eyewitnesses reported that ambulances struggled to reach victims amid the dense crowd. Authorities responded swiftly: Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced compensation for the families of the deceased and ordered a judicial inquiry. Vijay released a statement of deep grief, saying his “eyes and mind are clouded with sorrow.” This calamity highlights the risks inherent in large public gatherings—especially political...