Karur stampede: Political blame game continues amid TVK’s sabotage claim

FM Sitharaman visits Karur stampede victims' families on PM Modi's advice

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman following her visit to Karur said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked her and Union Minister L Murugan to meet families of stampede victims and inquire about the health of those admitted to the hospital.

"Karur incident is shocking. The injured were taken to the hospital. The PM called me and L Murugan and advised us both to meet all the families who lost their loved ones in the stampede and inquire about the health of those admitted to the hospital. As per the PM's advice, we came to Karur. The collector showed the stampede spot,” she said.

“We met some of the family members of those who lost their lives. I couldn't even talk or console the family members. Most of them are from poor families. I could hear the family members talking. Despite that, I convey the message of the PM to the family members and the injured. I will tell about my visit to the PM and Home Minister after my return. Through social media, the Prime Minister and the Home Minister expressed their condolences,” she added.

Madras High Court to hear TVK plea on Karur case transfer on October 3

TVK’s advocate Arivalagan says that the Madras High Court has agreed to hear their petition on October 3, adding that the party has sought transfer of the case from the Town Police Station of Karur to a Central investigation team.

"A petition has been filed before the High Court of Madras, Madurai Bench, seeking a transfer of the case from the Town Police Station of Karur to the Central Investigation Team for a probe into the entire occurrence,” he said.

“It was condemned that the incident was solely motivated by the political party, including DMK and its functionaries. So we made various allegations, and we have enclosed various photos and other valuable documents. The matter will be taken up on Friday, October 3..." he added as quoted by ANI.

CM Stalin warns against spreading rumours after Karur tragedy

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has issued a warning not to spread disinformation on social media regarding the stampede in Karur during TVK chief Vijay’s rally that has cost 41 lives so far.

“Do not spread defamation and rumours on social media regarding the tragedy that occurred in Karur. Everyone must behave responsibly,” said Stalin.

FM Sitharaman visit Karur victims' families

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with Union Minister L Murugan and state BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran, visits the family who lost their loved one during the stampede in Karur on Saturday. The stampede on Saturday took place during TVK chief Vijay’s rally, and 41 people have died so far.

P Chidambaram advises Tamil Nadu CS on Karur stampede

Former Union Finance Minister and Congress MP P Chidambaram has said that after going through media reports regarding the fatal stampede at the Vijay TVK chief’s Vijay’s rally in Karur, he has given suggestions to the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary.

"TNCC President K. Selvaperunthagai has made a statement. That is the party's position, and that is also my position. However, after reading the newspapers yesterday and today and seeing some visuals on television, I have a feeling that there is an error on all sides... Those errors have prompted me to suggest a solution, and I have given the suggestion to the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu," he said.

 "I'm sure the government will receive many suggestions and they will take into account all the suggestions and take decisions for the future, which will be enforced for all political parties...," he added.

Watch: FM Nirmala Sitharaman speaking to police officers at Karur stampede spot

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is visiting the site of the stampede in Karur. She interacts with police officials. The stampede has cost 41 lives so far.

FM Sitharaman, L Murugan visit Karur stampede site

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister Dr L Murugan have reached the spot in Karur where a fatal stampede took place during TV chief Vijay’s rally that has cost 41 lives.

Plea in Madras HC seeking derecognition of TVK

An advocate has petitioned the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court seeking derecognition of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam following the stampede that killed 40 people at the party's September 27 rally in Karur, reported Live Law.

The petitioner argued that gross negligence, mismanagement, and violation of lawful permissions led to the deaths of people, including children, infants, women, and elderly persons, in the congested venue. The petition claims that organisers violated fundamental rights under Articles 21 and 21A of the Constitution, as well as the Directive Principles under Articles 39(e) and 39(f).

Rahul Gandhi calls CM Stalin, Vijay on Karur stampede

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over the phone to enquire about the Karur stampede and also called TVK party president Vijay to convey his condolences over the death of his supporters in the incident, party sources said on Monday.

Stalin acknowledged Gandhi's call in a post on X.

"Thank you, my dear brother Rahul Gandhi, for reaching out to me over the phone, conveying your heartfelt concern over the tragic incident in Karur, and sincerely enquiring about the measures taken to save the precious lives of those under treatment," Stalin said.

Congress sources said Gandhi telephoned the chief minister to enquire about the Karur stampede.

"The Leader of Opposition also called up TVK president Vijay to convey his condolences over his supporters' death," a party source said.

Watch: the spot of the fatal TVK rally strewn with slippers and flags

The spot of the fatal stampede during TVK chief Vijay’s rally in Karur on September 27. So 41 people have lost their lives.