Chennai, Oct. 19 -- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has transferred an amount of Rs 20 lakh to the families of the victims, in the September 27 stampede in Karur, which claimed 41 lives, party chief Vijay said in a statement.

Vijay said, "We had already announced on September 28, 2025, an amount of Rs 20 lakh has been transferred through RTGS on behalf of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on October 18, 2025, as a family welfare fund. I kindly request you to accept it as a gesture of our support and compassion."

He added that the party is taking necessary legal steps to obtain permission for a personal meeting.

"As mentioned during our video call last week, we are taking the necessary legal steps to obtain permission for a personal meeting...