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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay addressing the rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur, where the stampede happened. (PTI)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Actor and politician Vijay on Monday met the families of the Karur stampede victims in Mamallapuram, nearly a month after the devastating incident that claimed 41 lives. His visit comes as a gesture of solidarity and compassion towards those affected by the tragedy.<\/p>\n

More than 200 people, including 37 families of the victims and several injured survivors, are likely to be part of the meeting with the actor-politician.\u00a0Each family was represented by four to five members, who gathered to share their experiences and grievances following the Karur stampede.<\/p>\n

According to party sources, while Vijay had initially planned to visit Karur to meet the affected families in person, the venue was later shifted to Mamallapuram due to logistical challenges.<\/p>\n

The meeting has been organised at a resort, where 50 rooms have been booked to facilitate his interactions with the bereaved families.\u00a0The arrangement was made to allow Vijay to personally meet each family, spend time with them, and offer his condolences to those who lost their loved ones in the Karur stampede.<\/p>\n

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#WATCH<\/a> | Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu | Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party President and Actor Vijay to meet the family members of those who died in the Karur stampede on 27 September. Visuals from outside the venue. pic.twitter.com\/TPeISP9Ebn<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) October 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

What Led to the Stampede<\/h2>\n

The Karur stampede, which occurred on September 27 during a political rally addressed by actor-politician Vijay, claimed the lives of 41 people and left over 50 others injured. Among the victims was two-year-old Dhutu Vishnu, who had accompanied his relatives to the event. The tragedy unfolded when the crowd, far larger than what the venue could safely accommodate, surged forward as Vijay began his speech, breaking through barricades and causing widespread panic.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong>\u00a0CBI Begins Probe Into Karur Stampede That Killed 41, Summons TVK Leaders For Questioning<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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According to top TVK sources, finding an appropriate venue in Karur for Vijay\u2019s meeting was described as a \u201cHerculean task.” \u201cWe tried securing multiple venues in Karur but couldn\u2019t get any. The one suggested by the Karur police was not suitable\u2014it lacked proper safety features, had no compound wall, and resembled a godown. Managing a large crowd in such a space would have been extremely difficult, so we had to reject it,” a senior source said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The party also clarified that, except for one family, all others had agreed to travel elsewhere to meet Vijay after venue challenges forced them to shift locations. TVK has faced criticism over the delay in Vijay\u2019s visit to Karur, but party members maintained that each time a location was finalised, permissions were revoked or cancelled at the last moment, leaving them with no choice but to consider alternate districts.<\/p>\n

Authorities later revealed that tens of thousands of supporters had gathered at the rally site, far exceeding the 10,000-person limit approved by the police.<\/p>\n

Vijay\u2019s six-hour delayed arrival added to the crowd\u2019s restlessness, and when he began addressing the gathering, an overwhelming surge toward the stage led to the deadly stampede, marking one of the worst tragedies in the region in recent memory.<\/p>\n

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