Indian state names successor as thousands mourn charismatic leader

Dec 07, 2016, 00:06
Indian state names successor as thousands mourn charismatic leader

Another reason was that cremation needs a blood relation to perform the rituals of cremation as per Hinduism, where Jayalalithaa do not have any family. She died at the hospital around 11:30 pm on Monday.

Defining Jayalalithaa as a mass leader, Modi said in another tweet: "Jayalalithaaji's connect with citizens, concern for welfare of the poor, the women and marginalized will always be a source of inspiration".

Ansari dubbed her death "an irreparable loss to India". Jayalalithaa, who had been hospitalised since September 22, passed away on Monday evening after she suffered a cardiac arrest. She also distributed laptops and home products to people for free.

The Kerala cabinet on Tuesday morning, without taking up the listed agenda, wound up the meeting after condoling the death of the 68-year-old AIADMK leader. Many top political leaders attended the funeral amid heavy security, with thousands of policemen posted.

Governor Vidyasagar Rao along with Venkaiah Naidu and Pon Radhakrishnan offered their final tributes followed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Panneerselvam.

Jayalalithaa, the five-time chief minister of Tamil Nadu state, ran her AIADMK party with an iron hand and appointed no second line of leadership or successor.

The state has announced a week of mourning while the central government has announced one day of mourning. Their numbers have swelled since her condition worsened on Sunday.

Her body was taken to her residence, Poes Garden and then shifted to Rajaji Hall in Chennai to allow people to pay their condolences.

"She was the leader of the masses and made vast contribution to the development and welfare for the people of Tamil Nadu", he said. Extra police have been deployed in the state amid fears of unrest. Her death has created a void for millions of followers out there.

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