Jayalalithaa recovering fast, her situation continues to improve

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa is recovering fast and continues to improve and is responding adequately to the comprehensive treatment being given to her, says the Apollo Hospital where she is being treated.

A statement from the hospital said, "The Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil, who is undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, continues to improve.

"The Honourable Chief Minister is responding adequately to the comprehensive treatment being given to her," the statement added.

Jayalalithaa has been hospitalised since September 23 after she complained of fever and dehydration.

The day since the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has been admitted, special pujas for her speedy recovery are being performed by the AIADMK cadres and supporters in various parts of the state.