While Joseph Vijay, like any other secular Dravidian Stockist has often targeted RSS as ‘communal’ and ‘divisive force’, its Swayamsevaks plunged to offer help to those affected in the stampede caused by TVK rally.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in yet another instance has joined relief efforts in the aftermath of the tragic stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu. They are assisting both the general public and the relatives of victims at the Karur Government Hospital, where emergency provisions like drinking water and food are being distributed to those affected.
களத்தில் ஆர்.எஸ்.எஸ்
அரசு மருத்துவமனையில் இருக்கும் பாதிக்கப்பட்டவர்களின் உறவினர்கள், பொதுமக்களுக்கு ஆர்.எஸ்.எஸ். சார்பில் தண்ணீர் பாட்டில்கள் மற்றும் உணவு உட்பட தேவையான அனைத்து உதவிகளையும் ஆர்.எஸ்.எஸ். செய்து வருகிறது. #RSS100Years #karur #tvk pic.twitter.com/oDXErDA4i8
— Mediyaan (@mediyaannews) September 28, 2025
களத்தில் ஆர்.எஸ்.எஸ்
கரூரில் விஜயின் பரப்புரையின் போது கூட்ட நெரிசலில் 39 பேர் பலியான சம்பவம்.
அரசு மருத்துவமனையில் இருக்கும் பாதிக்கப்பட்டவர்களின் உறவினர்களுக்கு தண்ணீர் உணவு உட்பட தேவையான அனைத்து உதவிகளையும் ஆர்.எஸ்.எஸ். செய்து வருகிறது.#RSS100Years #karur #tvk… pic.twitter.com/7qGAIpu5I4
— Vijayabharatham Weekly (@v_bharatham) September 28, 2025
On 27 September 2025, a devastating stampede occurred during a political rally organized by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, led by actor-turned-part-time-politician Vijay. The incident, which took place in Velusamypuram on the Karur–Erode highway, resulted in at least 40 fatalities and around 100 injuries, with the death toll possibly rising further.
The tragic event unfolded at approximately 7:40 PM when Vijay’s convoy, delayed by nearly six hours, arrived at the venue. The crowd, initially estimated at around 4,000, had swelled dramatically, reaching nearly 27,000 people, including supporters and fans. Many attendees, including children and women, had waited for hours in the intense heat, some without food or water, hoping to catch a glimpse of the actor.
Supporters of TVK formed convoys around Vijay’s campaign vehicle, effectively blocking road access and contributing to traffic congestion. As the vehicle approached the venue, the crowd began pushing forward toward the stage barricades, leading to a deadly crush.
The stampede was triggered near a shed that housed a generator and a television broadcast van, where people became trapped and trampled. The absence of buffer zones and poor crowd management worsened the situation. Security personnel and volunteers struggled to control the crowd, and ambulances faced delays due to blocked roads. Volunteers eventually created human chains to help evacuate the injured. Several people fainted due to heat and pressure, and children were reported missing in the chaos.
During the turmoil, Vijay paused his address to provide water and appealed for help in locating missing children. Eyewitnesses and survivors blamed the disaster on inadequate planning, poor security presence, and a failure in crowd control measures.
Initial reports suggested about 10 deaths, but the number soon rose to 40, including 10 children, 17 women, and 13 men. Over 80 individuals were hospitalized with injuries ranging from fractures to suffocation. Hospitals in Karur and nearby districts received the injured.
In response, emergency services were swiftly mobilized. Around 44 doctors from Salem and Tiruchirappalli were dispatched to Karur, and helpline numbers were set up by the district administration to help families locate missing persons. Political leaders at both state and national levels expressed their condolences, and compensation packages were announced for the victims’ families.
The Tamil Nadu government appointed retired High Court judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to head a one-person commission of inquiry into the incident, aiming to uncover the causes and assign accountability.
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