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Actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay has released a video message on social media, expressing his grief over the recent stampede at his rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The incident left 41 people dead and many others injured. In the five-minute video, Vijay said he has "never faced such a painful situation" in his life. He also prayed for the quick recovery of those injured during the incident.

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We took all precautions for rally: Vijay

In his video message, Vijay said that he and his party had taken all necessary precautions for the rally. He said they sought permission from the police for 10 places and did not compromise on people's safety. "During the tour we wanted no compromise on people's safety... we set aside all political issues and sought

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