Karur stampede left an indelible scar, says Vijay on first anniversary
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay paid tribute to the 41 victims of a crowd crush that occurred during a political rally in Karur one year ago. He expressed deep personal sorrow and called for community support for the grieving families.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing political and social impact of public safety failures at large-scale political events in India.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday (September 27, 2026) paid homage to those who lost their lives in the tragic Karur crowd crush on its first anniversary.
In a post on X, Mr. Vijay recalled the tragic incident at Velusamypuram in Karur on September 27, 2025, in which 41 people were killed in a crowd crush at a political rally addressed by him.
He said the Karur incident had left an indelible scar and enduring pain in his life, in the lives of people in Karur and in the hearts of people across Tamil Nadu.
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