Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan on Sunday said that the stampede at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay’s rally in Karur had shocked the entire nation. Speaking to reporters at the Tiruchi airport, he said the State government had announced ₹10 lakh as solatium to the family of each victim. The VCK, he said, appealed to the State government to increase the solatium to ₹50 lakh to the family of each victim. He felt that there was no need to immediately blame the police, State government, or the event organisers for the incident.