We will stand by you: Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam extends 20 lakh help to Karur stampede victims household

“We will stand by you in each means throughout this troublesome time,” actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay stated in a letter to Sakthivel, a resident of Emoor Pudhur village who misplaced his spouse and teenage daughter within the current Karur stampede. Along with the letter, the occasion prolonged ₹20 lakh in monetary help to the bereaved household, three weeks after the tragedy.

In the letter dated October 18, 2025 (Saturday), Mr. Vijay stated he would meet the households of the victims after finishing the mandatory authorized formalities. He conveyed his condolences and reaffirmed the occasion’s help to the bereaved households. “As stated in the course of the video name, we’re finishing authorized formalities to satisfy you in particular person quickly. Meanwhile, as introduced earlier, an quantity of ₹20 lakh has been transferred as household welfare help on behalf of TVK,” the letter learn.

Vijay additionally expressed hope that the household would discover the power to beat the loss. “With divine grace, we are going to get by means of this troublesome time,” the letter said.

Sakthivel, who misplaced his 35-year-old spouse and 14-year-old daughter within the stampede, instructed The Hindu that just a few TVK functionaries approached him on Saturday (October 18, 2025) round 7:30 p.m. and handed over a letter signed by Vijay. He additionally stated that the quantity had been credited to his checking account from Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam.

TVK had earlier introduced monetary help to the households of those that misplaced their lives within the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives and left many injured.

Some different households who spoke to The Hindu stated that they had additionally acquired the reduction quantity of ₹20 lakh on Saturday (October 18).