Left parties today paid glowing tributes to late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who passed away last night following a cardiac arrest, saying her work has left a "deep imprint" on the politics of the southern state.
"Under her stewardship several popular welfare schemes were launched to provide immediate relief to the common people, which left a deep imprint on the politics of Tamil Nadu," CPI(M) Politburo said in a statement.
Party general secretary Sitaram Yechury also condoled the the top AIADMK leader's demise.
"Deepest condolences on the passing away of a popular leader and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J Jayalalithaa," he tweeted.
The CPI described Jayalalithaa as a "hard working and determined" leader who fought her way to become the state's Chief Minister and defended its interest.
"She was frank and outspoken and never spared anybody who tried to belittle her with personalised attacks. She was a good friend of our party and party leaders ... She played an important role in national politics too," the Left party said in a statement.
Jayalalithaa, hospitalised since September 22, suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday and passed away late last night in Chennai.
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