Actor-politician Vijay finally broke his silence on the “stampede-like” incident that took place during his massive rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday, September 27.
Vijay reacted to the tragedy hours after 36 people died in the incident. In a late-night post on X, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief wrote, “My heart is shattered; I am writhing in unbearable, indescribable pain and sorrow that words cannot express.”
He extend “deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of my dear brothers and sisters who lost their lives in Karur .”
“I pray for the swift recovery of those receiving treatment in the hospital,” Vijay said.
TVK Karur stampede tragedy
At least 36 were killed in a stampede at TVK chief and actor Vijay's public rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur on Saturday e