According to India's New Delhi TV (NDTV), a political rally held in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu on the evening of 27 local time caused 39 people to die and more than 100 to be wounded.

According to reports, the political rally was initiated by Virgil, to campaign for its founded political parties to participate in local elections held early next year.NDTV said Virgil expressed "heartbreaking feelings" on social platform X after the crash, expressing condolences to the victims' relatives and wishing the wounded to recover soon.

However, the report mentioned that because the above rallies were accused of violating relevant regulations, the tragedy has been blamed by the public opinion. Sources said that because "the anger of the public may turn to" him, the current security measures have been strengthened in the residence of the Widjae.

Following the incident, Prime Minister Modi expressed his condolences on social media and the Tamil Nadu government ordered an investigation.