Karur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the stampede in Tamil Nadu's Karur during a political rally held by actor-turned-politician Vijay on Saturday.

At least 36 people lost their lives and around 58 injured after a stampede broke out in the dense crowd gathered to hear Vijay speak at the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) rally.

Several of the injured persons, including three children who remain in the intensive care unit, are being treated at the Karur Government Medical College Hospital, where the atmosphere has been described as "war-like" by local officials.

Prime Minister Modi expressed his grief over the tragedy, saying, "My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. Wishing strength to them in this difficult time and praying for a swift recovery

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