Overview
- Chief Minister M.K. Stalin told the House the crush that killed 41 people was triggered by TVK leader Vijay’s nearly seven-hour late arrival, organisers ignoring police advice, and inadequate amenities for crowds.
- Permission for the Karur event was granted with 11 conditions, with 517 police from Karur and 99 more from other districts deployed, a level the government said exceeded typical political meetings.
- The government detailed its response, citing 152 medical staff mobilised, 400 additional beds arranged, and 39 post-mortems completed between early September 28 and early afternoon, with video documentation.
- Stalin said two ambulances were attacked during rescue efforts and police have registered two cases, with one accused arrested and another surrendering.
- AIADMK leader E.K. Palaniswami blamed the government for inadequate security, questioned the speed of autopsies and deployment figures, and led a walkout as the state also announced an SIT, a One‑Man Commission, and new crowd-management SOPs.