New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi inquired about the situation in Karur from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, after the stampede during the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally resulted in the death of 41 people, Congress sources said.

According to the sources, Gandhi also spoke with TVK President Vijay to convey his condolences for the deceased.

The death toll from the stampede has risen to 41, after a woman undergoing treatment at a hospital succumbed to her injuries.

Suguna, 65, a resident of Karur district who had been on ventilator support in the intensive care unit, passed away after failing to respond to treatment.

Among the deceased are 18 women, 13 men, five young girls,...