Political Tensions Rise Amid Stampede Controversy in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticized the BJP for allegedly exploiting the tragic stampede in Karur for political gain. He questioned the urgency in sending NDA MPs to investigate while similar attention was not given to other incidents, hinting at political motives ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing them of exploiting the tragic stampede in Karur for political leverage. The incident has sparked a heated political debate in the run-up to the 2026 Assembly elections.

Chief Minister Stalin questioned the rationale behind the immediate dispatch of NDA MPs to Karur to investigate the stampede, pointing out the lack of similar urgency shown in other tragic events across the country. He highlighted the absence of such inquiries into the Manipur riots, the Morbi bridge collapse in Gujarat, and the Kumbha Mela stampede in Uttar Pradesh.

Stalin's comments have intensified the political discourse, with accusations of political gain overshadowing genuine concern for the victims. As the state gears up for elections, the stampede in Karur has become a focal point for political contention.

(With inputs from agencies.)