The Madras High Court is scheduled to hear an urgent plea from the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party following a fatal stampede at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The incident, which occurred during a rally led by actor and TVK chief Vijay, resulted in 41 deaths.
The TVK’s plea seeks a suo motu investigation into the circumstances of the stampede. In response to the tragedy, actor Vijay announced financial assistance, pledging ₹20 lakh to the families of the deceased and ₹2 lakh to those who sustained injuries.
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