CHENNAI: Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday dismissed claims by opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami that inadequate police security contributed to the tragedy at a political rally in Karur on Thursday.

Visiting Karur Government Hospital, Udhayanidhi said the Chief Minister MK Stalin had inspected the venue and ensured that full security measures were in place.

Addressing questions about security arrangements, Udhayanidhi said the opposition leader’s criticism was merely a political comment. “The Chief Minister personally came to inspect the site yesterday. Edappadi himself had conducted a political campaign at the same venue just two days earlier. The DGP has already clarified the expected crowd, the actual attendance, and the security measures that were in place. T

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