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, indescribable pain and sorrow that words cannot express. I extend my deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of my dear brothers and sisters who lost their lives in Karur.
இதயம் நொறுங்கிப் போய் இருக்கிறேன்; தாங்க முடியாத, வார்த்தைகளால் சொல்ல முடியாத வேதனையிலும் துயரத்திலும் உழன்று கொண்டிருக்கிறேன்.
கரூரில் உயிரிழந்த எனதருமை சகோதர சகோதரிகளின் குடும்பங்களுக்கு என் ஆழ்ந்த அனுதாபங்களையும், இரங்கலையும் தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறேன். மருத்துவமனையில் சிகிச்சை…
— TVK Vijay (@TVKVijayHQ) September 27, 2025
More than 12 hours later, Vijay released a detailed statement, saying that his “heart and mind are weighed down” by the incident, and announcing financial assistance to the victims’ families. He said that he could not “find words to express the pain” of losing supporters who had gathered for him.
என் நெஞ்சில் குடியிருக்கும் அனைவருக்கும் வணக்கம்.
கற்பனைக்கும் எட்டாத வகையில், கரூரில் நேற்று நிகழ்ந்ததை நினைத்து, இதயமும் மனதும் மிகமிகக் கனத்துப் போயிருக்கும் சூழல். நம் உறவுகளை இழந்து தவிக்கும் பெருந்துயர்மிகு மனநிலையில், என் மனம் படுகிற வேதனையை எப்படிச் சொல்வதென்றே…
— TVK Vijay (@TVKVijayHQ) September 28, 2025
Recalling the faces of those he met in Karur, he wrote that their affection now makes his heart “slip further from its place”. Referring to the victims as his own relatives, Vijay announced that each bereaved family would receive Rs 20 lakh as relief, while those undergoing treatment for injuries would get Rs 2 lakh each.
“It is an irreparable loss. No matter what consolation is offered, the void left by our loved ones cannot be endured,” he further wrote. “This is not a large sum in the face of the loss. Still, at this time, it is my duty as someone belonging to your family to stand by you with heartfelt support.”
He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and promised that his newly launched political outfit TVK would extend all support to families of the victims. “With the grace of God, we will try to recover from this,” Vijay added.
(Edited by Mannat Chugh)
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