**Vijay Announces ₹20 Lakh Compensation for Karur Stampede Victims’ Families**
*By Snehil Singh | September 28, 2025, 12:58 PM*
In a tragic turn of events, a stampede at a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, resulted in the deaths of 30 people and injuries to nearly 100 others. The rally, organized by actor-turned-politician Vijay, saw an overwhelming turnout that far exceeded expectations, leading to the unfortunate incident.
### Compensation Announced by Vijay
Vijay, the chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy. Posting on social media, he said, “I am at a loss for words to express the pain my heart endures.” To support the victims’ families, he announced a compensation of ₹20 lakh for each of the 30 deceased and ₹2 lakh for nearly 100 injured individuals.
### Details of the Incident
The rally was initially arranged for an expected gathering of 10,000 people, but nearly 27,000 attendees showed up. The situation worsened when Vijay arrived almost seven hours late, causing a sudden surge and chaos among the crowd, which led to the stampede.
### Government and Political Leaders Respond
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences and announced a relief package of ₹2 lakh each from the PM National Relief Fund for the families of the deceased, along with ₹50,000 for those injured.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced compensation of ₹10 lakh for the families of the deceased and has ordered an inquiry into the circumstances that led to the tragic incident. The probe will be headed by retired judge Aruna Jagadeesan.
Meanwhile, BJP leader K. Annamalai criticized the state government and police for their alleged negligence in providing adequate security during the opposition rally.
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The stampede at the Karur rally has raised important questions about crowd management and safety at large political gatherings. The announcements of compensation and the government’s probe are steps toward addressing the tragedy and preventing such incidents in the future.
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