By Martin Shwenk Leade
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Actor-politician Vijay on Sunday announced that he intends to give Rs 20 lakh each to the families of those who have lost their lives in the stampede yesterday in Karur. This is a loss that can never be replaced, he said. “No matter who offers consolation, it is impossible to bear the loss of our loved ones. Even so, as a member of your family, I intend to give ₹20 lakh each to the families of those who have lost their lives, and ₹2 lakh each to those injured and undergoing treatment. Compared to the loss, this is indeed not a large sum. Yet at this time, as one of your own, it is my duty to stand by you wholeheartedly.”He “assured” that the Tamil Nadu Vettri Kazhagam will provide all support to those who are under treatment.PM Narendra Modi also announced an ex gratia payment from the PMNRF of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each person who lost their life in the tragic incident, while those injured will receive ₹50,000 each.Thirty-six people, including eight children, died in the stampede. The victims also include 16 women, state CM Stalin, who convened a meeting of top state officials at the Secretariat to review the situation, said.Live EventsHe also announced a Commission of Inquiry to be led by Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to probe into the stampede.President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and others condoled the tragic incident.Meanwhile, the Union Home Ministry has sought a report on the stampede from the Tamil Nadu government. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi and Stalin to take stock of the situation post-stampede at Karur and assured all possible central help.According to officials, the stampede broke out in the evening, around 7.30 pm, just as Vijay was addressing supporters who had gathered in huge numbers in the afternoon and were waiting for hours to get a glimpse of the TVK leader, also a top movie star.Vijay, who was addressing the massive gathering from atop his campaign vehicle, halted his speech mid-way when many workers raised an alarm after noticing that people were fainting and falling. Many who fainted included women and children.Stalin, who will be leaving for Karur on Saturday, termed the situation “worrisome”. The government also announce a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the victims.The CM said he has instructed Ministers Ma Subramanian, Anbil Mahesh, and the District Collector to provide immediate support to the affected people.President Murmu expressed anguish over the tragic loss of lives in the incident and extended her deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.PM Modi, condoling the deaths, said: “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.””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,” Shah wrote on X.BJP National President J P Nadda, Congress president Mallikarjuna Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, his sister and Wayand MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, TN Governor Ravi, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, actor-politician Kamal Haasan and superstar Rajinikanth among others extended their condolences.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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