Karur: Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Tuesday spoke to the families of people who lost their lives in the Karur stampede through a WhatsApp video call. During the call, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief expressed condolences to the bereaved families.

"I am with you, I will stand by you," Vijay told the grieving families while expressing sympathy, as reported by India Today.

At least 41 people lost their lives in the stampede that took place in Tamil Nadu's Karur during the actor-turned-politician's rally. Over 60 people also reported sustained injuries during the stampede.

An FIR filed in connection with the tragic incident blamed the TVK chief for the stampede. As per the FIR, Vijay remained inside his campaign vehicle at the venue for an extended period, which led to overcro

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