Jayalalithaa ji’s connect with citizens, concern for welfare of the poor, the women & marginalized will always be a source of inspiration.
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Tamil Nadu in this hour of grief. May the Almighty grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss with courage and fortitude.
Jayalalithaa demise, One day national mourning seven days state mourning three day holiday in state Tamil Naidu. Her programme for poor welfare most popular & unique. AIADMK Chief’s loyalist O Panneerselvam was sworn-in as the Chief Minister at a sombre ceremony at Raj Bhawan
She held Press Conference with her parliamentarians in 2014-15 in Hotel Hyatt New Delhi. Where in She asked her colleagues to pay respect to Sr Journo and I was amazed.
Central government has declared a one-day mourning on death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa. It has also decided to accord state funeral to the departed leader. National Flags at all government buildings are flying at half mast. All the ceremonial functions have been cancelled.
The Tamil Nadu government has also announced a seven-day state mourning. The state government also declared a three-day holiday for all educational institutions.
The 68-year old AIADMK Chief , who had suffered cardiac arrest on Sunday evening, breathed her last at 11:30 last night at the Apollo Hospital in Chennai. She was admitted to the hospital on the 22nd of September following complaints of fever and dehydration.
Following her demise, Ms Jayalalithaa’s body was taken to her Poes Garden residence before being taken to Rajaji Hall. Lakhs of people from all walks of life are paying their last respects to the departed soul. The police have been streamlining the swarming crowd with great difficulty.
The last rites will be performed at MGR Memorial in Marina beach area of Chennai at 4.30 PM today. Meanwhile, arrangements are in place at the MGR memorial.
AIADMK Chief’s loyalist O Panneerselvam was sworn-in as the Chief Minister at a sombre ceremony at Raj Bhawan along with all the ministers in the erstwhile Jayalalithaa Cabinet. AIADMK MLAs met at the party headquarters to elect Mr Panneerselvam as the successor to Ms Jayalalithaa.
My heartfelt blessing to her immortal soul and last journey.Being in active media from twelve years and have found that CMEve Leaders Mamata, Mayavati are very conscious of what they speak in public Life . Such was eternal beauty Of Jaya the departed Leader!
Both the Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day today as a mark of respect to J. Jayalalithaa, who passed away in Chennai last night. In her obituary reference, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumithra Mahajan described Jayalalithaa as a true leader of the masses and a multifaceted personality. She said, in her demise, the country has lost a highly popular and eminent public persona.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Mohd Hamid Ansari said, the country has lost a prominent leader, a distinguished parliamentarian and an able administrator. He said, as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, her contributions towards the economic development of the state and social welfare of the poorer segments will be remembered long and cherished. Mr Ansari said, her demise is an irreparable loss to the people of India. Members in both the Houses observed silence to pay homage to the memory of the departed leader.
Jayalalithaa was a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1984 to 1989.
PM Modi and Congress Scion Leader Rahul Gandhi to pay their respect . Many. Other national leaders shall be present in her last journey .
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