Chennai, Sept. 28 -- Following the tragic stampede at a rally addressed by actor and TVK leader Vijay in Karur, which left 38 people dead, BJP leader K Annamalai strongly criticised the Tamil Nadu government and police for their negligence.

Annamalai called the incident "deeply shocking" and "highly condemnable."

In a post on X on Saturday, K Annamalai wrote, "In Karur, the news that approximately forty people, including children, lost their lives due to a stampede at a gathering attended by Thaveka leader Mr Vijay is deeply shocking and distressing. Many others have been injured and admitted to hospitals. I urge the Tamil Nadu government to ensure proper treatment for all those affected. I express my deepest condolences to the families...