The aftermath of the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives and injured over 100 at actor-politician Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) rally, has triggered a fierce blame game in Tamil Nadu. Authorities handed over the victims’ bodies to their families on Sunday, while several of the injured remain in critical condition at Karur Government Hospital. Police have attributed the chaos to overcrowding, citing that TVK had permission for 10,000 people, but nearly 25,000 gathered. They also pointed to Vijay’s late arrival and the organizers’ refusal to follow safety instructions, including restrictions on parking his campaign bus. An FIR has been filed against TVK leaders under culpable homicide and endangerment charges. TVK’s counsel, however, dismissed the police version, alleging pol

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