Chennai: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, who had left Karur for Chennai Saturday night without commenting on the stampede and the deaths at his campaign rally, reacted to the tragedy Sunday morning with a detailed heartfelt condolence note on X, and announced a solatium of Rs 20 lakh to the kin of the deceased.

On Saturday evening, thousands of his supporters had turned up to attend the rally even before he had arrived at the venue. While he was speaking, chaos ensued. At least 40 people have died and over 50 have sustained injuries.

Vijay had left Karur and gone to Trichy to leave for Chennai via flight, refusing to speak to media persons at Trichy airport. Later, at 11.15 pm Saturday, he posted a short condolence message: “I am writing in an unbearable, indescrib

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