Chennai: A tragic stampede during a political rally led by actor and politician Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, has resulted in at least 39 deaths and over 80 injuries. The incident occurred on Saturday evening in Veluswamypuram, a locality along the Karur–Erode highway, where a massive crowd had gathered to attend the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally.

The rally, initially expected to host around 10,000 attendees, saw an overwhelming turnout, with estimates suggesting that the crowd swelled to as many as 60,000 people. The situation escalated when Vijay's arrival was delayed by nearly six hours, causing attendees to wait under the scorching sun, leading to dehydration and fainting among many. At approximately 7:45 PM IST, as Vijay's vehicle arrived, a surge of people pressed toward the

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