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00:00A bomb threat at Vijay's residence in Chennai whispers of his possible ernst and the shadow
00:05of one of Tamil Nadu's deadliest political tragedies, the Karur Stampede, all of this
00:10has left both politics and cinema shaken in the state.
00:14But how did a rally meant to showcase actor-turned-politician Vijay's strength turned into a night of chaos
00:20and mourning?
00:21Hi, this is Khatija and you're watching Lokman Times.
00:23In this video, I'll take you through the full story from how the Karur rally spiralled into
00:28tragedy to the heartbreaking aftermath, the compensation promises, the hospital updates,
00:34the viral videos, the political blame game, the CBI probe demand, and even the bomb threat
00:39that has pushed this already sensitive issue further into the spotlight.
00:43But before we dive in, don't forget to subscribe to Lokman Times and press the bell icon so
00:48you never miss an important update.
00:49Let's start at the beginning on September 27, actor-politician Vijay, who leads Tamilaga
00:55Vetni Kazagam, had a massive rally in Karur.
00:58Thousands of supporters gathered under the hot sun waiting from noon because the party's
01:02official account had said Vijay would arrive early.
01:06But he reached the venue only around 7.30 pm.
01:09Now imagine being part of a restless crowd standing for hours without proper food or water.
01:14What happens when such a crowd grows restless?
01:16The situation becomes dangerously volatile.
01:19And that's exactly what has happened.
01:22The swelling crowd, already exhausted, suddenly surged forward in that rush.
01:26Panic spread, people fainted, and tragically a stampede broke out.
01:31By the end of the night, Tamil Nadu had witnessed one of its darkest moments.
01:35At least 41 lives lost, including women, young boys, and even a two-year-old child.
01:41Just think about it, families who had come to cheer for their leader returned home shattered,
01:45with empty hands.
01:46And a disturbing video of the stampede has also gone viral on social media, showing the
01:51chaos as people screamed, pushed, and tried to escape.
01:55In one heartbreaking clip, a father is seen holding his lifeless child and begging for help.
02:00These images have shaken the entire nation.
02:02They are not just members in a dead toll, but stories of lives cut short.
02:07Most of the victims are from Karur district itself, with others from Irode, Tirupur, Dindigul,
02:11and Saleh.
02:12Hospitals in Karur were overwhelmed as dozens of injured were brought in.
02:17More than 345 doctors and nurses were pulled in from nearby district to handle the emergency.
02:23Tamil Nadu's director of medical education confirmed that most patients were stable, though
02:29a few needed ventilator support.
02:30Now, let's talk about the immediate response.
02:33Vijay, in an emotional note, said he was writing in unbearable pain and announced an extra
02:39year of Rs. 20 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs. 2 lakh for the injured.
02:45Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended Rs. 2 lakh to the kin of those who lost their
02:50lives and Rs. 50,000 to the injured from the PMNRF.
02:53Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.
02:55Stalin announced Rs. 10 lakh for each victim's family and Rs. 1 lakh for those undergoing treatment.
03:02One top of this, Stalin has ordered an inquiry commission led by retired High Court Judge
03:06Aruna Jagadesan, who has already visited hospitals and said she is satisfied with the treatment
03:11being given.
03:12But here's where the politics begin.
03:14The BJP has supported TVK's demand for a CVI prom, while DMK is facing criticism over
03:20alleged crowd mismanagement.
03:21Police officials have admitted that crowd control failures played a role, pointing to the long
03:27wait lack of food and water.
03:29The Tamil Nadu DGP also confirmed that the crowd swelled beyond capacity because Vijay arrived
03:34nearly seven hours late.
03:37Now, the question is, was this tragedy preventable?
03:40Now, another controversy is about a power cut.
03:43Some attendees and TVK leaders claimed that when the lights went off just as Vijay arrived,
03:49panic spread in the dark.
03:50But the Tamil Nadu government has denied this, saying there was no official power cut, only
03:55a brief generated issue.
03:56Who is telling the truth?
03:58That's something the inquiry commission will need to uncover.
04:01Meanwhile, condolences and political visits poured in.
04:04Rahul Gandhi called both CM Stalin and Vijay Prasthan.
04:07Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman flew down to meet families.
04:11Leaders from AIA, DMK, BJP and others visited Karun.
04:15But alongside the condolences came new troubles.
04:17A bomb threat at Vijay's residence in Nilankarai.
04:20Police rushed to the spot, cordoned off the area and deployed a bomb squared with sniffer dogs.
04:25Thankfully, nothing was found.
04:27But the threat has put security on high alert.
04:30And what about the question of Vijay's accountability?
04:33CM Stalin has said that any action against Vijay will depend on the report of the inquiry commission.
04:39But politically, the pressure is mounting.
04:41Can a star turned leader escape responsibility when lives are lost at his realm?
04:46Or should the state missionary bear the blame for poor arrangements?
04:49These are the questions echoing in Tamil Nadu today.
04:52For now, the Karun tragedy stands as one of the deadliest political stamp rates in the state's history.
04:57Never before have so many people died at a party event in Tamil Nadu.
05:01As the probe unfolds, families continue to brief and the state watches closely whether the outcome is relief, justice or a political storm.
05:09So what do you think?
05:11Was this purely a case of crowd mismanagement or is there a deeper conspiracy as TVK alleges in its complaint to the NHRC?
05:19And should Vijay himself be held accountable or is this a collective failure?
05:23Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
05:25This is Khatija signing off and you have been watching Lokma Times.
05:28So stay with us for more updates on this tragic story.
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