Karur Stampede: Shashi Tharoor Advocates for Systematic Crowd Control

The recent stampede at a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, attended by actor Vijay, resulted in 40 deaths and 95 injuries, drawing attention to the issue of crowd management. Shashi Tharoor expressed his sadness and stated that crowd management needs improvement. He proposed the implementation of a nationwide policy with clear rules and protocols to safeguard the public. He suggested that standards are necessary when people attend events to see popular figures. He urged the central and state governments to enforce stringent regulations for managing significant crowds. The Chief Minister has announced 10 lakhs for the deceased and 1 lakh for the injured. The Prime Minister has announced 2 lakhs from the PM relief fund for the deceased, and actor Vijay has announced 20 lakhs and 2 lakhs for the deceased and injured, respectively.