All flags will fly half-mast for late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, who died in Chennai late on Monday night. Her mortal remains have been placed at the Rajaji hall in Chennai for public homage.
After fighting a 74-day battle for life, she breathed her last at the Apollo Hospital on Monday. The 68-year-old leader died 24 hours after suffering a cardiac arrest. Her last rites will be performed on Tuesday around 4:30pm at Marina Beach.
The Tamil Nadu government has declared a seven-day mourning. Schools and colleges in the state will be closed for three days.
Senior party leader and Jaya’s close aide O Panneerselvam was sworn in as the new Chief Minister, shortly after 1am on Tuesday. Thirty-one ministers were also sworn in with him.
Here are the latest updates on the late AIADMK’s chief’s last journey:
-Jayalalithaa was buried with full military honours at Marina beach in Chennai next to her mentor MGR’s memorial site.
Burial of #jayalalithaa‘s mortal remains completed at MGR Memorial, Marina Beach (Chennai), she passed away yesterday after a cardiac arrest pic.twitter.com/cyox3HvHat
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
-Jayalalithaa’s body being taken to Marina beach for her last rites. Millions have gathered near the beach.
Last rites of #jayalalithaa to take place at Marina Beach in Chennai shortly, funeral procession underway. pic.twitter.com/Sm33wGczbV
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
-President Pranab Mukherjee pays tribute to Jayalalithaa.
-Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi reaches Chennai to pay homage to Jayalalithaa.
Tamil Nadu: Congress VP Rahul Gandhi reaches Chennai to pay his last respects to #Jayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/lEqt3X8SAa
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
-Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reached Chennai and paid his last respects to Jayalalithaa.
Tamil Nadu: PM Narendra Modi pays his last tributes to #Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall in Chennai pic.twitter.com/eJ0YuED5Kt
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
-Jayalalithaa’s Izzat co-star, Dharmendra expresses pain over her demise.
I am shocked. #Jayalalithaa was my co-star in film ‘Izzat’. When I heard she is not well, prayed for her well being: Actor Dharmendra pic.twitter.com/097b5ZcjEq
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
– Technical problem fixed, President Pranab Mukherjee departs for Chennai again to pay homage to late Jayalalithaa.
-An IAF plane carrying President Pranab Mukherjee to Chennai had to Delhi after facing a technical snag.
-Lok Sabha adjourned for the day after Obituary reference to Jayalalithaa.
#Jayalalithaa was a great leader. She had emerged as an icon in Indian politics. I condole the bereaved: HM Rajnath Singh pic.twitter.com/ZDGkrRqd23
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
– Rajya Sabha will adjourn for the day after obituary as a mark of respect for Jayalalitha.
Delhi: Central Govt declares one-day mourning after the demise of #Jayalalithaa, flags flying at half mast at President House pic.twitter.com/U7KvMQtguY
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
– President Pranab Mukherjee will travel to Chennai today to pay last respects to the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Chennai to pay last respects to the deceased leader.
Delhi: PM Narendra Modi emplanes for Chennai, will pay floral tributes to #JJayalalithaa who passed away, yesterday pic.twitter.com/9KCPdUz3JD
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
– Political leaders across the country mourn Jaya’s death
Big setback for TN; #Jayalalithaa gave many pro-poor programmes, which should be continued in her memory: Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress pic.twitter.com/zJPbwK0rpK
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
#Jayalalithaa is greatest woman in Indian politics;Born in K’taka & ruled TN as CM, it’s something unimaginable-K’taka Law Min TBJayachandra pic.twitter.com/5qon8PUlkO
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
#Jayalalithaa‘s death is loss for everybody as she created her own brand ‘Amma politics’ that connects to poor: Union min Prakash Javadekar pic.twitter.com/1XWdv0uPha
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
#Jayalalithaa‘s demise is a big loss to country. She was an able administrator who had conviction & courage: Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu pic.twitter.com/WQvVreUVfU
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
Congress President, Smt. Sonia Gandhi condoles Selvi J.Jayalalithaa’s death & pays homage. pic.twitter.com/SaQlk3gZAb
— Randeep S Surjewala (@rssurjewala) December 5, 2016
– Draped in tricolour, Jayalalithaa’s body has been kept at Rajaji Hall in Chennai.
#WATCH Coimbatore: AIADMK supporters mourn the death of #JJayalalithaa, who passed away last night after a cardiac arrest pic.twitter.com/au9eaXfFMx
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
– The Centre has declared a national mourning on Tuesday. All flags will fly at half-mast as a mark of respect for the late leader.
Tamil Nadu: AIADMK supporters in Coimbatore pay floral tribute to #JJayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/UGIiy054Mv
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
Chennai: Shops and commercial establishments remain closed after the demise of #JJayalalithaa (Visuals from Mount Road) pic.twitter.com/09LumvdsRK
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee and PM Narendra Modi pay floral tribute to Dr #BabasahebAmbedkar on 61st #MahaparinirvanDivas pic.twitter.com/ea2Qc7MsOv
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
#FLASH Former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda will attend the last rites of J #Jayalalithaa in Chennai.
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
Tamil Nadu: Tributes being paid to #Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall in Chennai where her mortal remains have been kept pic.twitter.com/bYkgwwa5Gg
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
#WATCH Mortal remains of #Jayalalithaa reaches Rajaji Hall in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), last tributes being paid. pic.twitter.com/Jn1UM7AlmZ
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
– Union Ministers Venkaiah Naidu and Pon Radhakrishnan will represent the Central Govt at the funeral of #Jayalalithaa in Chennai.
– After paying homage to Babasaheb Ambedkar at Parliament House, PM Narendra Modi will leave for Chennai to pay homage to Jayalalithaa.
-Apollo hospital confirmed that Jayalalithaa breath her last at 11:30pm on Monday and died due to cardiac arrest.
Our beloved leader, The Iron Lady of India Puratchi Thalaivi Amma is no more.
— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) December 5, 2016
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