Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) The stampede incident during the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally organised by actor-politician Thalapathy Vijay at Karur, Tamil Nadu has sent shockwaves across the country. 39 people reportedly died at the political rally.
Artistes from the Tamil industry have reacted to the incident expressing their grief.
Actor Vishal, who is known for ‘Mark Antony’ took to his X, formerly Twitter, and wrote, “Utter nonsense. Hearing that more than 30 people, including children losing their lives over a stampede in actor/politician Vijay’s rally is heartwrenching and totally not right. My heart goes out to every one of those innocent victims and my deepest condolences to every one of them & their respective families. May their souls rest in peace. My sincere request to the @TVKVijayHQ party to kindly provide compensation to the deceased victims as that will be the least the party can do. Hope there will be enough safety arrangements from now onwards in any political rallies that will be held in the future”.
Tamil cinema legend Rajinikanth wrote, “The news of the loss of innocent lives in the incident that occurred in Karur shakes the heart and causes immense grief. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Comfort to those who were injured.”My heart trembles. The news coming from Karur brings shock and sorrow. I am at a loss for words to express my deepest condolences to the innocent people who lost their lives trapped in the crowd congestion. I urge the Tamil Nadu government to ensure that those rescued from the congestion receive proper treatment and that those affected receive appropriate relief”.
Kamal Haasan wrote, “My heart trembles. The news coming from Karur brings shock and sorrow. I am at a loss for words to express my deepest condolences to the innocent people who lost their lives trapped in the crowd congestion. I urge the Tamil Nadu government to ensure that those rescued from the congestion receive proper treatment and that those affected receive appropriate relief”.
Director Pa Ranjith wrote, “#Karur, great tragedy shocks the heart! I am deeply shocked and pained to learn about the people who lost their lives in the stampede at the campaign meeting of TVK leader. @actorvijay! I express my deepest condolences to the affected people”.
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