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This financial assistance will be provided to the victims of the tragic stampede where at least 39 people, including children and women lost their lives and dozens were injured.
39 people were confirmed dead
Tamil Nadu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each person who lost their life in the tragic stampede during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. Additionally, those injured in the incident will receive Rs 50,000.
This financial assistance will be provided to the victims of the tragic stampede where at least 39 people, including children and women, lost their lives and dozens were injured.
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PM Modi expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and called the incident as “deeply saddening".
“The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. Wishing strength to them in this difficult time. Praying for a swift recovery to all those injured,” PM said on X.
The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. Wishing strength to them in this difficult time. Praying for a swift recovery to all those injured.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 27, 2025
In a message of condolence, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said that an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each person who died in the accident. Those injured will receive Rs 50,000 each to support their medical treatment and recovery.
"The Prime Minister is deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the unfortunate incident at Karur. He has approved an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives and Rs 50,000 each for the injured," the PMO said in a statement.
PM @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF to be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the unfortunate incident at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000. https://t.co/UmPmpPUqZD
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 28, 2025
As per the Tamil Nadu's Director General of Police (DGP) G Venkataraman, 39 people were confirmed dead as of now, including nine children, while more than 80 injured have been admitted to various hospitals.
The police officials stated that many in the crowd had been waiting for hours under the hot sun without adequate food or water since various social media posts suggested Vijay would arrive early, though the meeting began much later in the evening.
Soon after the tragedy, actor-politician Vijay expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives. He also announced compensation of Rs 20 lakh to the families of those dead in the stampede.
