The death toll in stampede at a political rally in Karur, Tami Nadu has risen to 39. More than 50 people have been admitted to various hospitals following injury. More than 23 are receiving treatment at ICU.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced ten lakh rupees ex-gratia for the families of those who lost their lives in the stampede yesterday.

Those undergoing treatment in ICU will be given one lakh rupees. The Chief Minister also announced one member commission led by Retired High Court Judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to inquire into the incident.

The Centre has sought a report from the State government on the incident. The rally was organised by actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Actor Vijay has expressed deep shock and expressed deepest condolences to the family of the bereaved.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed their anguish at the tragic loss of lives in the stampede.

In a social media post, President Murmu offered condolences to the bereaved family members and extended her prayers for the early recovery of the injured.

In his message, Vice President said that the tragic incident at the public gathering in Karur has caused unspeakable pain. He also extended his condolences to the grieving parents who have lost their loved ones and wished the speedy and complete recovery of those injured.

Prime Minister expressed his condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and wished them strength in this difficult time. Mr Modi also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their family members. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also extended their condolences to families and prayed for the injured to recover soon.