Chennai: Condolences poured in from across the country over the tragic stampede at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur, where at least 36 people were killed and more than 60 others injured on Saturday.

The tragedy occurred when a section of the huge crowd surged forward as Vijay was addressing his supporters.

Several people collapsed in the crush before rescue teams and ambulances could move in.

BJP President and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, in a post on X, said he was “deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the tragic stampede in Karur district of Tamil Nadu”.

He extended his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.

“May God grant courage and strength to all those impacted by this tragedy

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