Among the deceased are 18 women, 13 men, five young girls, and five young boys. The victims included those from Karur district, two each from the Erode, Tiruppur, and Dindigul districts, and one from the Salem district
Congress leader P Chidambaram. File Photo
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday said that "there is an error on all sides" regarding the stampede during a political rally in Karur in Tamil Nadu, addressed by actor-turned-politician Vijay on the night of September 27, in which 41 people lost their lives, reported ANI.
Speaking to ANI in Trichy, Chidambaram said, "Mr K Selvaperunthagai, the TNCC president, has made a statement that is the party's position that is also my position. However, after reading the newspaper yesterday and today, and seeing some visuals on television, I have a feeling that there is an error on all sides, in Tamil, we say all four sides."
"Those errors have prompted me to suggest a solution, and I have given the suggestion to the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu. I am sure the government will receive many suggestions and they will take into account all the suggestions and make decisions for the future, which will be enforced for all political parties," he said, reported ANI.
The Saturday rally was addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay in Karur.
Among the deceased are 18 women, 13 men, five young girls, and five young boys. The victims included those from Karur district, two each from the Erode, Tiruppur, and Dindigul districts, and one from the Salem district.
A day earlier, TVK chief Vijay announced that he will provide financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh to the bereaved families and Rs 2 lakh to the injured in the unfortunate Karur stampede.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced that the families of the 39 people who died in the Karur stampede would receive two lakh rupees each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.PM Modi also announced an amount of Rs 50,000 each for the people injured in the tragic incident.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh for each family of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for each person undergoing treatment.
Meanwhile, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay on Monday held a video conference with senior leaders from his Pattinapakkam penthouse to discuss the next steps following the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives.
Meanwhile, posters condemning TVK chief Vijay, depicting him with bloodstained hands, have appeared in parts of Karur.
The death toll from the stampede at Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam leader Vijay's campaign rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur has risen to 41.
(With inputs from ANI)
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