New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday suggested that standard protocols are needed throughout the country to manage large public gatherings, following the Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu that left more than 40 dead.

The minister, who visited Karur on Monday, also asked the district administration to promptly share details of the victims’ families with the central government to enable the speedy disbursal of ex gratia payments. Also Read | Priority to pass on tax cut gains: Sitharaman

The incident took place on Saturday at a rally to be addressed by actor-politician Vijay, heading the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. News agencies PTI and ANI reported that the death toll rose to 41 on Monday.

“The announcement of direct transfer of ex gratia was made by the Honourable P

See Full Page