Thol. Thirumavalavan, the president of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and a Member of Parliament, shared his heartbreak over the deadly stampede in Tamil Nadu’s Karur district. Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport on his way to console grieving families, he called on the state government to boost compensation for the victims of the Tamil Nadu stampede tragedy.
The incident has claimed 39 lives so far, including women and children, with many others fighting for their lives in intensive care. “This tragedy shakes us to the core,” Thirumavalavan said, offering his deepest condolences to the affected families. He pushed hard for better medical care for the injured and demanded that the government raise relief funds right away.
Right now, the Tamil Nadu government offers 10 lakh rupees to families of those who died in the Karur stampede and 1 lakh rupees for the injured. But Thirumavalavan wants more—50 lakh rupees per family for the deceased and 5 lakh rupees for survivors—to truly support them through this loss.
He gave a nod to Chief Minister MK Stalin for rushing to Karur soon after the stampede, calling the quick visit a real comfort to those hit hardest. He also shouted out the ministers on the ground, helping out directly.
Looking at what caused the Karur stampede, Thirumavalavan pointed fingers at event organizers for stepping up on safety. Political rallies in India pull in massive crowds—often lakhs of excited young people charging toward the stage. “Leaders have to think smart about timing, location, and speech lengths to prevent overcrowding,” he explained. Delays just make the crush worse.
Drawing from his own rallies, Thirumavalavan noted he’s organized events with huge turnouts over the past 30 years. “We understand crowd sizes better than anyone, even the police, who base their plans on our estimates,” he said. “That’s why leaders must team up with police guidelines to stop these disasters.” He stressed that working together is key to keeping everyone safe at political events in Tamil Nadu.
When asked about possible police lapses in the stampede security, Thirumavalavan held back from blame. “We’re in mourning now—it’s not the time to point fingers,” he replied. He welcomed the judicial inquiry led by Justice Aruna Jagadeesan, saying it will uncover the full story behind the Tamil Nadu rally tragedy.
He also mentioned that TVK leader Vijay has already voiced his sorrow over the Karur incident and might return to meet more families soon.
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