Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay returned to Karur for the first time since the tragic 2025 stampede that claimed 41 lives ahead of his TVK rally. During the emotional visit, Vijay described the tragedy as the deepest scar of his life, met the victims` families, handed over compassionate job appointment orders, and announced a memorial in honour of those who lost their lives. Dressed in black as a mark of mourning, the Chief Minister also targeted the police over the handling of the event and criticised the DMK.
