Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 27 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday expressed grief over the stampede during a rally of actor-politician Vijay at Karur in Tamil Nadu that left at least 36 people dead.
Vijayan, in a statement issued by his office, said that it was extremely sad that several people lost their lives in the rally. He expressed "deep sorrow" over the deaths and conveyed his condolences to the affected families.
The chief minister also sent a letter to his Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin offering assistance, if needed.
Vijayan also posted on social media platform X, saying that Kerala stands with the people of Tamil Nadu in this time of grief.
"Deeply saddened by the tragic stampede that occurred in Karur, Tamil Nadu. Heartfelt condolences to the families w