Fondly called “Amma”, Jayalalitha passed away at the age of 68. She breathed her last on Monday at 11.30 PM and the whole state of Tamil Nadu, broke down after hearing this news. Today, Jayalalitha’s body would be kept at Rajaji Hall, so that public can pay their homage.
Doctors battled to save her life, after a cardiac arrest on Sunday; unfortunately, all the efforts failed.
Her demise has indeed created a huge void in Politics. The iron lady had indeed lived her entire life to serve people and this is the reason, she had become highly popular in Tamil Nadu.
In fact, she had changed the shape of the state with her pro-poor schemes. Tributes are being paid in a dignified manner and she will definitely go down as a revolution in the history of India.
Politicians and celebs took to Twitter to pay their condolences; have a look at their tweets.
Narendra Modi
Deeply saddened at the passing away of Selvi Jayalalithaa. Her demise has left a huge void in Indian politics.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016
Jayalalithaa ji’s connect with citizens, concern for welfare of the poor, the women & marginalized will always be a source of inspiration.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016
Rahul Gandhi’s Office
We lost a great leader today.Women,farmers,fishermen &the marginalised dreamt through her eyes.We will miss Jayalalithaa ji,Amma to millions
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 5, 2016
Pranab Mukherjee, President of India
Heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Ms. Jayaram Jayalalithaa, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu #PresidentMukherjee
— President Mukherjee (@POI13) December 5, 2016
Devendra Fadnavis
#Jayalalithaa ji's work for the people is inspiring.
May Her soul rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to the people of Tamil Nadu.— Devendra Fadnavis (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Dev_Fadnavis) December 5, 2016
Arvind Kejriwal!
V sad to hear the demise of Amma. A very very popular leader. Aam admi's leader. May her soul rest in peace.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 5, 2016
Saina Nehwal
Rest in peace #Jayalalithaa #AmmaForever…🙏🙏
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) December 5, 2016
Harsha Bhogle
You just had to admire her pluck and her tenacity. #Jayalalithaa was a remarkable woman.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 5, 2016
Rajnath Singh
Deeply saddened to learn of the demise of Tamil Nadu CM,Selvi Jayalalithaa. She was a powerful voice for the weaker sections of the society.
— Rajnath Singh (मोदी का परिवार) (@rajnathsingh) December 5, 2016
Selvi Jayalalithaa was one of the most iconic political figures of India who had an enormous impact on the people of Tamil Nadu.
— Rajnath Singh (मोदी का परिवार) (@rajnathsingh) December 5, 2016
Mamata Banerjee!
Popular,strong,bold,efficient, people- friendly,charismatic leader,
Amma.Always at the heart of people. Big loss.I am shocked,saddened 1/2— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 5, 2016
ShivrajSingh Chouhan
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister #Jayalalithaa's passing away is a great loss to the state & it's people, we stand by them in this hour of grief.
— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (मोदी का परिवार ) (@ChouhanShivraj) December 5, 2016
Dhanush!
#RIPAmma. The end of THE most inspirational era of Tamilnadu Politics. You leave behind a vast vacuum. #IronLady. #Shattered #empty #darkday
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) December 5, 2016
Sehwag!
Prayers for maintenance of peace in Tamil Nadu. Strength to near and dear ones.#RIPAmma pic.twitter.com/IWy74Ic1mK
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 5, 2016
Mohammed Azharuddin
Very sad to hear about Tamilnadu Chief minister Madam Jayalalitha's demise..a very popular leader for a weaker section ..#RIPAmma
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) December 5, 2016
Shah Rukh Khan
Sad to hear of the passing away of Jayalalithaaji…May her soul rest in peace.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 5, 2016
Amitabh Bachchan
T 2463 – Deeply grieved at the passing of Jayalalita ji .. a strong woman ..
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 5, 2016
T 2463 – Jayalalitha ji the only CM of a State that celebrated 100 years of Indian Cinema .. from all regions .. most admirable ! pic.twitter.com/W2pcsVKhYL
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 5, 2016
Rajinikanth!
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) December 5, 2016
Rajinikanth says “Not just Tamil Nadu but India has lost a brave daughter. I pray to God to rest her soul in peace,”
May her soul rest in peace! Amma will be missed…
