'My eyes, mind are clouded with sorrow': Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Karur stampede; announces Rs 20 lakh compensation
Published on: Sept. 28, 2025, 11:35 a.m. | Source: Times of India
At least 39 people died in a stampede during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay’s campaign in Karur on Saturday evening, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian confirmed. The fatalities included 10 children, 17 women, and 12 men, while more than 80 people were admitted to hospitals for treatment. In his second public reaction, Vijay expressed deep grief and announced financial support for the victims’ families. “Greetings to all who reside in my heart. In a way that defies imagination, thinking about what happened in Karur yesterday, my heart and mind are overwhelmed with profound heaviness. In the midst of the immense grief of losing our loved ones, I am at a loss for words to express the pain my heart endures. My eyes and mind are clouded with sorrow,” he said.
