Tamil Nadu Governor C.Vidyasagar Rao on Tuesday expressed his shock and grief at the death of Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa, calling her a charismatic leader.
"She stood as a symbol of dynamism, bravery and was known for her sagacity and sharp intellect," he said.
Affectionately called as "Amma", she was an embodiment of women's empowerment and filled with indefatigable spirit, he added.
"Her passing away has caused an irreparable loss to the nation in general and to Tamil Nadu in particular," he said.
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