The incident took place during a campaign rally of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, resulting in the death of 31 people, including women and children.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a stampede during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu.
The incident took place during a campaign rally of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, resulting in the death of 31 people, including women and children.
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“The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. Wishing strength to them in this difficult time. Praying for a swift recovery to all those injured,” PM Modi said in a post on handle X.
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The stampede broke out due to severe overcrowding at the rally, forcing the actor-turned-politician Vijay to temporarily pause his speech. Several attendees fainted, and many were injured in the chaos. The incident has sparked concerns about crowd management and safety at public events.
The local authorities have likely initiated an investigation into the incident to determine the cause and identify those responsible. The incident highlights the need for effective crowd management and safety measures at public gatherings.
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