. MS Prashanth, Kallkurichi DC, confirmed the grim tally, which left families devastated at hospitals. The newly appointed District Collector made a poignant visit to check on patients` conditions amid the unfolding crisis. Reports indicate that 107 individuals were admitted to Kallakurichi hospital, with 59 subsequently referred to facilities in Salem, Villupuram, and Puducherry. Of the deceased, 18 lost their lives at Kallakurichi Government Hospital, underscoring the severity of the situation stemming from the consumption of illicit alcohol.

The row caused by the Sanatana Dharma remark doesn’t seem to calm down anytime soon. Bharatiya Janata Party Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai has launched a fresh attack at INDIA bloc leaders. Annamalai said that the coordinated attack by the INDIA Alliance for the last 2 years is part of a larger conspiracy.
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