Vijay marks first anniversary of deadly Karur crowd crush
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has paid tribute to the 41 people killed in a crowd crush at a political rally in Karur a year ago. He said the incident continued to cause pain for survivors, the victims’ families and people across Tamil Nadu.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has commemorated the first anniversary of the Karur crowd crush, in which 41 people died. The incident occurred at Velusamypuram in Karur on September 27, 2025, during a political rally addressed by Vijay.
On Sunday, he paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragedy. In a post on X, Vijay said the incident had left a lasting scar and continuing pain in his life, in Karur and across Tamil Nadu. He said members of his party and people in the area continued to experience profound sorrow.
“Along with our people in Karur, the members of the TVK continue to carry an indescribable sorrow,” Vijay wrote. He appealed for solidarity with those mourning family members and other loved ones. “For those who are grieving the loss of our loved ones, let us be there for one another as a source of comfort, support and strength,” he said.
The source material provided no further details about anniversary events, investigations or official findings concerning the crowd crush. Vijay’s statement focused on remembrance and support for bereaved families and the wider Karur community.
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