Chennai, Sept. 27 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday paid tribute to all those who died in last year's Karur stampede, a tragedy that claimed 41 lives and left an enduring emotional scar on the state.

The deadly stampede occurred on September 27, 2025, during a high-profile political rally addressed by Vijay in Karur district, resulting in one of the worst-ever safety disasters at a political gathering in Tamil Nadu's recent history.

Marking the first anniversary of the sorrowful event, Vijay, in a post on X, expressed his profound sorrow, describing it as a pain that does not fade.

"Greetings to all who reside in my heart. Last year. This same day. That is, September 27, 2025. A day in my lifetime, in the lives of o...