At least 29 people were killed and about 50 were injured at a rally held by Tamil actor and politician Vijay in Tamil Nadu, the Hindu reported on Saturday, citing the state’s Health Minister Ma. Subramanian.

Large crowds had gathered for the meeting, part of Vijay’s ongoing state tour for his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the report said.

Vijay, who goes by only one name, is campaigning ahead of state elections that are to be held early next year.

At least 44 doctors from the nearby districts of Tiruchirappalli and Salem were sent to Karur, the report added.

“The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X. Calls to Tamil Nadu state’s health ministry and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

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