‘I’m With You’: Vijay In Video Call With Families Of Karur Stampede Victims, Promises In-Person Meet

After a deadly stampede at a TVK rally in Karur that killed 41, TVK chief Vijay offered condolences to victims' families via video call, promising an in-person visit.

A TVK delegation, led by Dr Arunraj, visited families to provide support.

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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay connected with families of those who lost their lives in the tragic Karur rally stampede via video call on Tuesday. Officials confirmed that Vijay offered his condolences and assured the grieving families that he intends to meet them in person soon.

Vijay Speaks To Families Of Karur Stampede Victims

Dr KG Arunraj, a former IRS officer and TVK’s general secretary for propaganda and policy, led a delegation from Chennai to personally visit the affected families in Gandhigramam, Pasupathipalayam, and nearby areas on Monday, as per a report on Times of India. The outreach efforts continued into Tuesday as the party sought to provide support and assess the needs of the victims’ families.

Vijay reportedly described the incident as an irreparable loss, saying, as per ABP Nadu, "I will always be one with you. I will meet you in person soon."

Vijay reportedly spoke to the affected families via video call. Around 20 TVK executives from Chennai visited the homes of the deceased in Karur district and facilitated video calls using Vijay’s phone.

Reports indicate that video calls were made to over twenty households on Tuesday, and the team will continue visiting the remaining homes of the bereaved families today to ensure they can speak with Vijay.

"He (Vijay) made the call to my son-in-law and expressed his heartfelt condolences. He conveyed his regret over the incident and said it should not have happened. Also, he assured the family of his support," a family member of one of the affected families told reporters in Karur.

The stampede, which occurred on September 27 during a TVK rally, claimed 41 lives and injured at least 60 others. Eyewitness accounts indicate that a combination of factors—including a power outage, overcrowding, and limited space at the venue—contributed to the deadly chaos, reported NDTV. Reports suggest that Vijay, who was scheduled to arrive at the venue by noon, reached around 7 PM, hours after the crowd had already gathered.