At least 40 people died over the weekend in a crowd crush at a political rally organised by Vijay's party.

Tens of thousands had gathered at a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Vijay in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu.

Vijay, a well-known actor who goes by only one name, launched a political party last year.

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NEW DELHI: A stampede at a rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu killed at least 36 people and injured 40 others, the state’s health…

Indian actor and politician Vijay had been campaigning for elections when the stampede occurred

Victims include nine children at election campaign gathering in Tamil Nadu led by popular actor and politician

40 dead in stampede at Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu, with leaders visiting victims and families. Inquiry underway.

At least 40 people died over the weekend in a crowd crush at a political rally organised by Vijay's party.