Jayalalithaa dead: Narendra Modi, Sonia Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal condole Amma’s death

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

New Delhi, Dec 6: Leaders of political parties on Tuesday condoled the death of Tamil Nadu Chief J. Jayalalithaa, who died on Monday night. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolence over the death of Jayalalithaa. “Deeply saddened at the passing away of Selvi Jayalalithaa. Her demise has left a huge void in Indian politics,” tweeted Narendra Modi. Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi expressed condolence over the death of Jayalalithaa. “Deeply grieved to learn of the passing away of Jayalalithaa ji. She lived her entire life with same indomitable spirit with which she battled her illness,” said Sonia Gandhi.

“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. Senior AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam will be the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.