Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for the families of the 39 people who died in the Karur stampede and ₹50,000 for each injured. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin also offered ₹10 lakh to victims’ families and ₹1 lakh to the injured. An inquiry has been ordered, and political parties, including the BJP, paused events in response to the tragedy.