Actor turned politician Vijay Thalapathy’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, led to the deaths of more than 31 people and left many injured as a sea of people raced to catch a glimpse of their superstar on stage. The Karur incident, which took place during the campaign of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, turned into a massive stampede.

Many prominent politicians, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister MK Stalin, expressed condolences over the Karur tragedy.

What led to the Tamil Nadu stampede?

Vijay Thalapathy was addressing the rally for which only 30,000 people were allowed, but more than 60,000 turned up. The crowd became excited to see a glimpse of the actor and politician, which led to many fainting, including children, and a stampede in which many died.

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