PM Narendra Modi has been tweeting about Jayalalithaa since her death on Monday evening.
Chennai:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chennai today to pay his last respects to Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa who passed away last night.
Clad in a white kurta and trousers, PM Modi was received at the airport by Governor Vidyasagar Rao.
The Prime Minister later boarded a helicopter to INS Adayar en route to Rajaji Hall, where Jayalalithaa's body is lying in state.
In a series of tweets last night, the Prime Minister, who enjoyed a good personal equation with the late leader, had said:
Jayalalithaa, a popular leader who showered the poor with populist programmes, died last night at a private hospital in Chennai after battling for life for 75 days. The 67-year-old leader had suffered a massive cardiac arrest on Sunday evening.
Clad in a white kurta and trousers, PM Modi was received at the airport by Governor Vidyasagar Rao.
The Prime Minister later boarded a helicopter to INS Adayar en route to Rajaji Hall, where Jayalalithaa's body is lying in state.
In a series of tweets last night, the Prime Minister, who enjoyed a good personal equation with the late leader, had said:
Deeply saddened at the passing away of Selvi Jayalalithaa. Her demise has left a huge void in Indian politics.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016
Jayalalithaa, a popular leader who showered the poor with populist programmes, died last night at a private hospital in Chennai after battling for life for 75 days. The 67-year-old leader had suffered a massive cardiac arrest on Sunday evening.
I will always cherish the innumerable occasions when I had the opportunity to interact with Jayalalithaa ji. May her soul rest in peace.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016
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