Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha passed away at the age of 68 on Monday.
Announcing the death of the Jayalalithaa Apollo hospital said that she died due to cardiac arrest and breath her last at 11:30pm. With the death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, O Panneerselvam will be the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Political leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter asserting that they were extremely saddened to hear the news of Jayalalithaa’s demise.
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
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Tamil Nadu in this hour of grief.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016
We lost a great leader today.Women,farmers,fishermen &the marginalised dreamt through her eyes.We will miss Jayalalithaa ji,Amma to millions
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) December 5, 2016
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
People across the nation also took to Twitter to express over Amma’s demise:
#Jayalalithaa one of the most powerful women of Indian politics…#RestinPeace #RIPAmma
— Rajesh Patel (@rajexpatel) December 5, 2016
Sorry People Of Earth, Heaven Needed A Warrior, A Leader, An Iron Lady And A Beautiful Soul. Heaven Is Blessed To Have Her. #Ripamma
— maq shoeb (@maqsoeb) December 5, 2016
An era ends. A cine queen to a political goddess. What a fulfilled life!
RIP Amma.
Heartly condolences #Ripamma pic.twitter.com/lzQbmQNcHK
— Team SFK (@TeamSFK) December 5, 2016
Quintessence of class,fortitude,charisma and intelligence…. She will be missed forever! #RIPAmma
Iron lady of India is no more. TN will miss you
Our beloved C.M will be deeply missed.. may her soul rest in peace.. ppl of T.N will never get a tall leader like her.. #Amma #RIPAmma pic.twitter.com/JxMhiM3VnT
— pradeep (@pradeepcool21) December 5, 2016
Jayalalithaa will remain a strong symbol of girl power in India & inspire young ladies to follow in her giant footsteps.#RIPAmma
— Asjad Nazir (@asjadnazir) December 5, 2016
Kohinoor of #Tamilnadu Dr.J. #Jayalalithaa will always live within us. #Ripamma pic.twitter.com/KJCOIANKz1
— Sathya R (@sathya_292) December 5, 2016
Meanwhile schools and colleges will remain shut for the next 3 days in the state of Tamil Nadu. Also,Seven day state mourning declared in Tamil Nadu from December 6.
RIP Amma!
