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In his tweet, the DMK leader said that since TVK is searching for an election symbol, the “Amarar Oorthi” (hearse) would be the right choice.
The image was posted by the DMK leader. (X @amutharasan_dmk)
Actor-politician Thalapathy Vijay on Monday met the families of those who lost their lives in the Karur stampede and assured them of his full support.
“I can never compensate for your loss, but I will take care of your families,” Vijay told the grieving relatives, promising to bear all medical and educational expenses of the victims’ families. He also pledged to arrange employment opportunities for those affected by the tragedy.
Even as Vijay extended his support, DMK leader Amutharasan sparked controversy by sharing an image showing Vijay driving a hearse. In his tweet, the leader mocked that since TVK is seeking an election symbol, the “Amarar Oorthi” (hearse) would be the right choice.
TVK தேர்தலுக்கு சின்னம் கேட்குதாம்-அமரர் ஊர்த்தி Final பண்ணுங்க அதுதான் சரியா இருக்கும் pic.twitter.com/0xojTX7DAM— Tamil Ka.Amutharasan (@amutharasan_dmk) October 24, 2025
Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Thalapathy Vijay on Monday met the families of those who lost their lives in the Karur stampede at a private resort in Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram). The meeting, organised under the direction of the TVK leadership, brought together all the bereaved families, who had been escorted to Chennai the previous night.
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Several TVK leaders were present at the venue as Vijay met each family personally, offering condolences and assuring support.
The Karur stampede, which occurred on September 27 at Velusamypuram along the Karur–Erode Highway, claimed 41 lives and left several others injured when a massive crowd gathered for a political rally. Among the victims were 18 women, 15 men, five young girls, and five boys.
Thirty-four of the deceased were from Karur district, two each from Erode, Tiruppur, and Dindigul, and one from Salem.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the tragedy, with the investigation currently underway.
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