Synopsis: The stampede at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam public meeting in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on 27 September, which claimed 41 lives, followed a pattern of recurring crowd-related incidents at the party’s previous rallies, including heatstroke and injuries, according to officials. The public rally at Veluchamipuram, featuring actor-politician Vijay as part of the party’s outreach ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, was attended by an estimated 50,000 people, far exceeding the 10,000 expected.

The stampede that claimed 41 lives on Saturday, 27 September during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) public meeting in Karur, Tamil Nadu, was not an isolated incident.

Similar crowd-related health emergencies, including heatstroke and injuries, had occurred at at least six to seven prev

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