After nearly eleven days, shops around Veluswamypuram in Karur reopened on Wednesday, following the stampede during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) campaign rally on September 27, which claimed 41 lives.

Speaking to ANI, local shop owner Jeyamani, whose properties suffered severe damage, is now appealing to TVK Chief Vijay for compensation to cover repair costs ahead of the Diwali festival.

“I am one of the shop owners in the area. Following the tragic stampede incident, the roofs of our shops have been severely damaged, and we have been significantly affected. We inquired about the repair costs, and it comes to around ₹3 lakhs,” She said.

Jeyamani further added, “We are not in a position to bear this expense on our own, especially with the Diwali festival approaching. Therefore, we ar

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