Tamil Nadu Stampede: Amit Shah Assures Support, Questions Raised Over Rally Organisers

Home Minister asked for the Stempede report:The Union Home Ministry has sought a detailed report from the Tamil Nadu government on the stampede that occurred during actor and Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay's election rally in Karur. The ministry has asked the state to provide information on the situation, rescue operations, and treatment of the injured.

The state government has also constituted a commission to investigate the incident, headed by a retired judge. Vijay may also be questioned regarding the stampede.

Amit Shah Assures Help

Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Governor RN Ravi and Chief Minister MK Stalin and assess the situation and assured all possible central assistance. He wrote on X that he is very sad to know about the accident and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed grief.

Political Reactions

The DMK blamed Vijay and the organizers for the accident. The party spokesperson alleged that the organizers deliberately held back the crowd so that drone shots could make the rally appear grand.

Past Incidents of Stampede at Political Rallies

Stampede incidents have occurred at political rallies before:

• December 2022: 8 deaths at Chandrababu Naidu's rally in Andhra Pradesh.
• January 2023: 3 women died in another rally.
• October 2016: 3 people died at Mayawati's Lucknow rally.

Stampede in Religious and Public Gatherings This Year

• June 2025: 11 deaths at RCB's victory parade in Bengaluru.
• May 2025: 7 deaths at Lari Jatra in Goa.
• February 2025: 18 deaths at New Delhi railway station.
• January 2025: 30 deaths in Prayagraj Mahakumbh.
• January 2025: 6 devotees killed in Tirumala temple.