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Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran meets people injured in Virudhunagar blast

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Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) | April 20, 2026 3:23:09 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nainar Nagenthran on Monday met the people injured in the massive explosion at a fireworks unit in Virudhunagar, which claimed the lives of 23 workers.

The BJP leader expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and urged doctors to provide swift treatment to the injured.

Sharing the visuals from his visit to the Virudhunagar hospital, Nagenthran wrote, "The news of the fire accident at the fireworks factory in Kattanaarpatti near Virudhunagar district yesterday, which claimed the lives of more than 23 people, has plunged my heart into profound grief. I extend my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident. Fully aware that their loss can never be compensated, I pray to the divine for them to find mental strength and solace during this difficult time."

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He urged the administration to strictly enforce safety measures to avoid such an incident in future.

"Furthermore, I personally visited those injured in this incident and are currently receiving treatment in the hospital to inquire about their well-being. I gathered detailed information from the doctors regarding their condition and urged them to provide the best treatment so that they recover fully and swiftly, ensuring all necessary measures are taken. It is also of utmost importance at this juncture that necessary safety measures be strictly enforced to prevent such tragic incidents from occurring in the future," the X post read.

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kalanidhi Veeraswamy acknowledged the need for taking more precautions and assured that the state government will look into the incident.

Veeraswamy said, "It is very sad. This is something where I think we need to be a bit more conscious, and accidents do happen. They said that the summer heat ignited the firecrackers. I think we should take more precautions for the safety of these firecracker units and ensure that lives are not lost. I am sure the government will look into this matter."

Meanwhile, the post-mortem examinations of the 23 workers who were killed in the accident a day ago continued on Monday at the Government Hospital and Medical College in the district.

Nineteen bodies out of the 23 workers charred to death have been identified, and authorities said that several people sustained injuries in the blast. (ANI)

 
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