The horrific stampede that took place in leading Tamil star and TVK party President Thalapathy Vijay’s election rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, resulted in the deaths of 39 people on Saturday night. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has confirmed the death toll in an interaction with the media.

Soon after the shocking tragedy, CM Stalin reached Trichy in a flight and headed to Karur government hospital by road. He paid homage to the deceased and consoled the family members of the deceased and the injured civilians. CM Stalin also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh each to the family members of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh each to the injured.

Addressing the media, CM Stalin didn’t resort to political mudslinging and didn’t launch an attack on Vijay, a move that’s winning everyone’s hearts.

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