Vijay Pays Tribute to Karur Stampede Victims on First Anniversary
· India · Hindustan Times, Zee News
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay paid tribute on Sunday to the 41 victims who died in the deadly Karur stampede on September 27, 2025. Marking the first anniversary of the tragedy, which occurred during a political rally in Karur district, Vijay expressed profound sorrow in a post on X. The stampede remains one of the worst safety disasters at a political gathering in Tamil Nadu's recent history. Earlier in August, the Supreme Court stayed a Madras High Court ruling that had struck down the state government's decision to provide government jobs to the kin of the victims.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights persistent crowd-safety challenges at large political gatherings in Tamil Nadu, while the Supreme Court's intervention directly impacts government relief and job compensation for affected families.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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