Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a stampede incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu.
Extending his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, Majhi prayed for the peace of the departed souls and wished for the speedy recovery of those injured.
In his message, Majhi sought blessings from Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath for strength and solace to the families affected by the tragedy.
“Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the stampede at Karur, Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying to Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath to grant peace to the departed souls, speedy recovery to the injured, and strength to all those affected by this tragedy”, Majhi wrote on X.
The stampede occurred in Tamil Nadu’s Karur during a political rally held by actor-turned-politician Vijay on the same day, which has left the state in deep sorrow.
At least 36 people lost their lives and around 58 injured after a stampede broke out in the dense crowd gathered to hear Vijay speak at the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) rally.