40 people have died in the Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy, and the government and BJP have announced compensation.

In Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district, the number of deaths from the hooch tragedy is on the rise. People who are being treated in hospitals are also reporting problems with their vision. Reports indicate that 40 people have lost their lives after consuming the deadly drink, and more than 100 are currently receiving medical attention. Many of them are in critical condition.

In response to this tragic incident, Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the 34 deceased individuals. He also revealed that a one-man commission, led by retired High Court Justice B. Gokuldas, has been appointed to investigate the issue and make recommendations to prevent similar occurrences in the future. Additionally, orders have been issued to provide Rs 10 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to those receiving treatment in hospitals.

Stalin also mentioned that four individuals have been arrested, and further action will be taken against those responsible for supplying methanol for the production of the illicit liquor. The CM has also instructed the CBCID to investigate the source of the methanol. He also stated that appropriate action has been taken against the police officials involved, and the District Collector has been transferred.

In the midst of this tragedy, Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of the CM, visited the affected individuals in the hospital. He later distributed the compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families who lost their loved ones. Meanwhile, opposition leader and former Chief Minister K Palaniswami of AIADMK called for the resignation of Stalin, holding him responsible for the deaths caused by the consumption of illicit liquor. He accused the government of turning a blind eye to the sale of the liquor in the center of Kallakurichi district.

BJP President K Annamalai also visited the affected families and offered his condolences. The party has announced that they will provide Rs 1 lakh as relief to the families. Governor RN Ravi expressed his condolences and wished a speedy recovery for the victims. He also criticized the state government for its lapses and the recurring incidents of hooch tragedies.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay, president of the TVK, strongly condemned the DMK government for its callous attitude towards the hooch tragedies in the state. He urged the government to take preventive action to ensure that such incidents do not occur again. He also pointed out the previous hooch tragedy in the state last year, where over 20 people lost their lives, and expressed his disappointment at the government's inaction.

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