New Delhi:
After the death of J Jayalalithaa condolence and mourning started pouring in. Tamil Nadu announced 7- day state mourning Schools and colleges will be closed for three days. Central government has also announced one-day national mourning. Ministers and dignitaries across the India and abroad are paying homage to the beloved Chief Minister.
Here is who said what while paying tributes to J Jayalalithaa
--Current Principal,Bishop Cotton Girls' School(Bengaluru)
Jayalalithaa was a brilliant student, & a good athlete when she used to be here.
-- J&K CM Mehbooba
Mufti Jayalalithaa was a people's CM. She was learned & compassionate, godmother for her people.I offer my condolences.
-- Actor, Shatrughan Sinha
Jayalalithaa was an iron lady. An amazing woman & a great leader. Connect she had with ppl was unprecedented.Huge loss to nation.
-- Actor, Paresh Rawal
Huge loss for country. She was an amazing woman, seldom do we find such great leaders.
--Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh
Work she did for people is remarkable, was a very popular leader as we can see the whole state is in mourning.
-- Actor Dharmendra
I am shocked. Jayalalithaa was my co-star in film 'Izzat'. When I heard she is not well, prayed for her well being.
-- Raman Singh, Chhattisgarh CM
Work she did for people is remarkable, was a very popular leader as we can see the whole state is in mourning.
--Paresh Rawal, Actor
Huge loss for country. She was an amazing woman, seldom do we find such great leaders.
--Shatrughan Sinha, MP, BJP
She was an iron lady. Magnetic & amazing woman, also a great leader. Connect she had with ppl was unprecedented.Huge loss to nation.
-- President Pranab Mukherjee
Heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Ms. Jayaram Jayalalithaa, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
-- PM Narendra Modi
Deeply saddened at the passing away of Selvi Jayalalithaa. Her demise has left a huge void in Indian politics. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Tamil Nadu in this hour of grief.Jayalalithaa ji’s connect with citizens, concern for welfare of the poor, the women & marginalized will always be a source of inspiration.
-- Vice-President Rahul Gandhi
We lost a great leader today.Women,farmers,fishermen &the marginalised dreamt through her eyes.We will miss Jayalalithaa ji,Amma to millions
-- Union Minister Prakash Javedekar
Jayalalithaa death is great loss for everybody as she created her own brand 'Amma politics' that connects to poor.
--DMK supremo M Karunanidhi
I offer deep condolences on the passing away of #Jayalalithaa , wishes of lakhs of her followers will make her immortal
-- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju
Deeply saddened at the passing away of Selvi Jayalalithaa. She has left a huge void in Indian politics. This video is my tribute to her.
-- BJP Amit Shah
Saddened by the demise of Tamil Nadu CM J.Jayalalithaa ji. I extend my deepest condolences to her party and followers in this hour of grief.
-- Congress, Mallikarjun Kharge
Big setback for Tamil Nadu; Jayalalithaa gave many pro-poor programmes, which should be continued in her memory.
--Actor, Dharmendra: I am shocked. #Jayalalithaa was my co-star in film 'Izzat'. When I heard she is not well, prayed for her well being: I am shocked. #Jayalalithaa was my co-star in film 'Izzat'. When I heard she is not well, prayed for her well being
--Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar
She struggled for poor people and took initiatives that other states followed. Tamil Nadu & whole country has lost a icon
--Actor, Rajinikanth
#Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall in Chennai where her mortal remains have been kept.
--Congress leader, Ghulam Nabi Azad
India has lost one of its shining stars. #Jayalalithaaji made her mark both as artist and politician,deeply sad at her demise.
--Lok Sabha Speaker, Sumitra Mahajan
#JJayalalithaa was not only strong, but also a good administrator; It's a big setback for politics.
--Home Minister, Rajnath Singh
#Jayalalithaa was a great leader. She had emerged as an icon in Indian politics. I condole the bereaved.
--Bihar CM, Nitish Kumar
It's a loss not only for TN politics but also for rest of the country; All of Bihar is in mourning today.
--Malayalam actor, Mammootty
#Jayalalithaa was the Iron lady of present times, she did a lot of work for Tamil ppl. I condole with bereaved.
--RJD Chief, Lalu Prasad Yadav
This is a great loss to the nation, India needs her at this time when the country is heading towards dictatorship.
--Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers,Ananth Kumar
It is an irreparable loss; #Jayalalithaa ji was known as messiah for poor; PM Narendra Modi has gone to Chennai to pay tribute.
