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Actor Vijay pledges additional Rs 5 crore for families of Sterlite protest victims in Tamil Nadu
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 12:32 AM
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Actor Vijay announced an extra Rs 5 crore will be provided to the families of those affected by the Sterlite protest in Tamil Nadu.
Actor Vijay disclosed that he will contribute an additional Rs 5 crore to support the families of victims of the Sterlite protest in Tamil Nadu. The announcement was made during a public statement, emphasizing his commitment to aid those who lost loved ones in the unrest.
The Sterlite protest, which took place in Thoothukudi, turned violent in 2020, resulting in several deaths and injuries. Survivors and relatives of the deceased have been awaiting adequate compensation and assistance from various sources.
Vijay's pledge adds to earlier relief efforts he has undertaken for the affected community. While no official response from the state government has been recorded yet, the actor’s contribution is expected to provide immediate financial relief to the bereaved families.
The Sterlite protest, which took place in Thoothukudi, turned violent in 2020, resulting in several deaths and injuries. Survivors and relatives of the deceased have been awaiting adequate compensation and assistance from various sources.
Vijay's pledge adds to earlier relief efforts he has undertaken for the affected community. While no official response from the state government has been recorded yet, the actor’s contribution is expected to provide immediate financial relief to the bereaved families.