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Vijay To Meet Families Of Karur Stampede Victims
Actor-politician Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is scheduled to meet the families of the bereaved from the September stampede in Karur. The meeting is set for Monday in Mamallapuram, where the party has reportedly arranged rooms and transport for the victims’ relatives.
Family Reactions Mixed
While some families of the deceased have accepted the invitation, others remain reluctant to travel to Chennai for a meeting. There are reports that around twenty families have confirmed attending while others question why the leader must be met in Mamallapuram instead of at their homes.
The Background Tragedy
On September 27, during a rally by the TVK in Veluswamypuram, Karur district, a crowd surge at the event led to at least 41 deaths and scores of injuries. The incident triggered an official inquiry and sharp criticism of crowd management at the rally.
What This Means Politically
The meeting signals an attempt by the TVK leadership to directly engage with affected families and manage the fallout from the tragedy. It also underlines the pressure on the party and its leader to demonstrate accountability ahead of upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu.
