New Delhi, September 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sudnay announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF to be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the unfortunate incident at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.

The PMO India handle in separate posts on X said: “PM @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF to be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the unfortunate incident at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.”

Actor-politician Vijay also announced a compensation of Rs 20 lakh for the families of each of the 39 people killed in a stampede at his rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur last evening. The TVK chief said his party will also give Rs 2 lakh each to the nearly 100 injured in the tragedy.

On Saturday, a massive crowd of nearly 27,000 people surged uncontrollably at the Karur rally, originally planned for about 10,000 attendees. The reported late arrival of the TVK chief Vijay - nearly seven hours behind schedule - contributed to the crowd swell, and a stampede followed.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has since rushed to Karur, announced a probe by a judicial commission headed by retired Justice Aruna Jagadeesan. He also directed urgent medical relief and treatment for the injured.

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