"As I had already mentioned, though I differ with her ideologically, it is my desire that she recovers soon and take up official duties as usual," he said and wished her a speedy recovery.
Karunanidhi said although Apollo hospital, where the Chief Minister is recuperating from fever and dehydration, was issuing bulletins about her health, "some unwanted rumours" were deliberately being floated by "some persons."
Karunanidhi suggested that photographs of the Chief Minister be released through the media to quell any kind of rumours being circulated about her health.
Jayalalithaa (68) was admitted to the hospital on September 22 after she complained of fever and dehydration.
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Meanwhile, AIADMK slammed the rumour mongers and said efforts were being made to confuse people and party workers.
She pointed out that Jayalalithaa has been, among others, monitoring the Cauvery situation from the hospital while also announcing festive bonus for state government employees on Wednesday.
Expressing concern over rumours being spread through social media, the spokesperson said such platforms should be used in a constructive way.