‘Wound does not heal’: Vijay pays tribute to Karur stampede victims on 1st anniversary
The deadly stampede occurred on September 27, 2025, during a high-profile political rally addressed by Vijay in Karur district.
On the first anniversary of the tragic Karur crowd crush, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay paid tribute to the victims. In a post on X, Mr. Vijay remembered the incident that occurred in Velusamypuram, Karur on September 27, 2025, where 41 people lost their lives during a political rally he addressed.
He described the Karur event as leaving an indelible scar and enduring pain in his life, as well as in the lives of people in Karur and across Tamil Nadu. Mr. Vijay expressed that along with the people of Karur, members of his political party, TVK, continue to carry an indescribable sorrow. He urged those grieving the loss of loved ones to be there for one another, offering comfort, support, and strength.
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