Karur (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 28 (ANI): Accusing the DMK government of discrimination in providing adequate security for the Opposition parties' public events, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami on Sunday said that the administration's failure to deploy adequate security personnel led to the stampede during the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)'s rally in Karur.

The stampede, which happened while TVK president and actor Vijay was addressing the rally, left 39 people dead and 95 injured.

"Yesterday, 39 people lost their lives. We were informed that the stampede occurred because of an electric current. Such a campaign was previously held in 4 districts, and the police should have provided adequate security. I dont think that was done," Palaniswami told reporters after visit

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