Tharoor Demands National Crowd Control Policy After Karur Tragedy

The stampede at a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, organized for actor Vijay, claimed the lives of 40 individuals and left 95 others injured, prompting a reaction from various leaders including Shashi Tharoor. Tharoor expressed sorrow and highlighted the recurring problems with crowd management in India. He called for a national-level policy with established rules, standards, and protocols to ensure public safety during large gatherings, whether they are for political figures or celebrities. He emphasized the importance of preventing further loss of life in such incidents. Both the Chief Minister and the Prime Minister have announced compensation for the victims. The Chief Minister has announced 10 lakhs for the deceased and 1 lakh for the injured. The Prime Minister has announced 2 lakhs from the PM relief fund for the deceased, and actor Vijay has announced 20 lakhs and 2 lakhs for the deceased and injured, respectively.