Authorities say a stampede at a rally for Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party killed 31 people. Photo: AP PHOTO

At least 31 people have been killed and more than 50 injured at a rally held by Tamil actor Vijay, who is campaigning for election, state officials say.

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"Thirty-one people died with more than 50 people now hospitalised," said V Selvaraj, a senior police official in the district of Karur in Tamil Nadu, where the incident occurred.

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

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