Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has instructed its functionaries, members, and volunteers not to celebrate Diwali this year in light of the Karur tragedy, according to Tamil media reports.

"As a tribute to our loved ones who departed from us due to the unexpected incident in Karur, we request that no one on behalf of the association should celebrate Diwali this year... On the instructions of TVK leader Vijay, please avoid Diwali celebrations," the translation of a statement reportedly released by TVK general secretary N Anand read on Saturday.

“Let’s honour their memory and stand together in silence and respect,” the party later said in a post on X.

On September 27, a stampede at a TVK public meeting in Karur, addressed by Vijay, claimed the lives of 41 people, including women and child

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