**Congress Leader P Chidambaram Comments on Karur Stampede: “There Is an Error on All Sides”**
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday addressed the tragic stampede that occurred during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, resulting in the loss of 41 lives. The rally, held on the night of September 27, was addressed by actor-turned-politician Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Speaking to ANI in Trichy, Chidambaram said, “Mr. K Selvaperunthagai, the TNCC president, has made a statement that is the party’s position and also my position. However, after reading the newspapers and watching some visuals on television, I feel that there is an error on all sides—in Tamil, we say all four sides.”
He added that these errors prompted him to suggest a solution, which he has communicated to the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu. “I am sure the government will receive many suggestions, and they will consider all of them to make decisions for the future that will be enforced for all political parties,” Chidambaram said.
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### Details of the Karur Stampede
The tragic stampede took place during the TVK president Vijay’s rally in Karur on Saturday night, claiming 41 lives. Among the deceased were 18 women, 13 men, five young girls, and five young boys. Most victims were from Karur district, with two each from Erode, Tiruppur, and Dindigul districts, and one from Salem district.
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### Compensation Announcements
Following the tragedy, several leaders announced financial assistance for the bereaved families and the injured:
– **TVK Chief Vijay** pledged Rs 20 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh for those injured.
– **Prime Minister Narendra Modi** announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the families of the 39 people who died and Rs 50,000 to those injured from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.
– **Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin** announced Rs 10 lakh for each deceased family and Rs 1 lakh for each person undergoing treatment.
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### Developments Following the Incident
On Monday, TVK chief Vijay held a video conference with senior leaders from his Pattinapakkam penthouse to discuss the next steps after the stampede.
Meanwhile, posters condemning Vijay, depicting him with bloodstained hands, have surfaced in various parts of Karur, reflecting public anger over the incident.
The death toll from the stampede has now officially risen to 41.
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*With inputs from ANI*
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