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Political leaders condole Jayalalithaa's death

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IANS New Delhi

Leaders of political parties on Tuesday condoled the death of Tamil Nadu Chief J. Jayalalithaa, who died on Monday night.

"Popular, strong, bold, efficient, people- friendly, charismatic leader, Amma. Always at the heart of people. Big loss.I am shocked,saddened," tweeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

"I humbly urge the people of Tamil Nadu and AIADMK to face this big loss with courage and greatness. May she Rest in Peace."

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also condoled her death. "Death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister very saddening. May she rest in peace. One day state mourning in Bihar."

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also took to Twitter to condole the death of the AIADMK leader.

 

"Very sad to hear the demise of Amma. A very very popular leader. Aam Aadmi's leader. May her soul rest in peace," the Aam Aadmi Party leader tweeted.

Jayalalithaa died at Apollo hospital on Monday night, a day after she suffered a cardiac arrest. She was 68. She was admitted in hospital since September 22.

--IANS

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First Published: Dec 06 2016 | 12:46 AM IST

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