39 dead, many injured in stampede at political rally

India Sep 29, 2025

A tragic stampede at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu has left 39 people dead and many injured.
The disaster happened when far more people showed up than allowed—permission was given for 10,000 attendees, but around one lakh arrived, overwhelming the venue.

Tharoor calls for national policy on safety rules

The central government is now focused on treating the injured. Leaders are calling for better crowd management at big events to prevent this from happening again.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shared his condolences and urged both state and central governments to set stricter safety rules for large gatherings, saying it's time for a real national policy to keep people safe.