Twitter Mourns Puratchi Thalaivi Jayalalithaa's Death

As J Jayalalithaa's funeral took place with full state honours in Tamil Nadu today, social media was flooded with messages in tribute to one of India's most popular politicians with a devoted mass following. Ms Jayalalithaa, 68, died last night after three months in hospital. She was buried this evening at Chennai's Marina Beach, next to the memorial of her mentor, MG Ramachandran.

Politicians and films and sports personalities from all the country took to Twitter to pay homage to the chief minister.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who flew to Chennai today to pay his last respects to Ms Jayalalithaa, expressed deep sadness over her death in a series of tweets. "My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Tamil Nadu in this hour of grief," he tweeted.
 

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 ji's connect with citizens, concern for welfare of the poor, the women & marginalized will always be a source of inspiration.

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Tamil Nadu in this hour of grief.

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016

May the Almighty grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss with courage and fortitude.

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016

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

External Affair Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is in hospital being treated for kidney failure, also condoled Ms Jayalalithaa's death.
 

It is tragic. It is painful. She was a woman of dignity and self - respect. We shared a warm personal relationship.#jayalalithaa

- Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) December 6, 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu remembered the minster for her work towards development in the areas of power, water and environment.
 

Remembering as minister #jayalalithaa support to various reforms&development agenda, in Power,Water(interlinking of rivers), Enviorenment

- Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) December 6, 2016

Many fellow Chief Ministers praised Jayalalithaa. Among them were Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his Madhya Pradesh counterpart Shivraj Chouhan.
 

Saddened to know about the demise of one of the greatest women leaders #Jayalalithaa ji.

- Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) December 5, 2016

Very few people get the kind of love, affection and support she got from the people.
She's one of those few & it is very rare.

- Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) December 5, 2016

#Jayalalithaa ji's work for the people is inspiring.
May Her soul rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to the people of Tamil Nadu.

- Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) December 5, 2016

Deeply grieved to learn of the sad demise of Chief Minister #Jayalalithaa. My heartfelt condolences to the people of Tamil Nadu.

- ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) December 5, 2016

Film personalities tweeted their tributes to the former film star, who was brought into politics by her co-star and mentor MG Ramachandran or MGR. Amitabh Bachchan recalled her contribution to cinema.
 

T 2463 - Deeply grieved at the passing of Jayalalita ji .. a strong woman ..

- Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 5, 2016

T 2463 - Jayalalitha ji the only CM of a State that celebrated 100 years of Indian Cinema .. from all regions .. most admirable ! pic.twitter.com/W2pcsVKhYL

- Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 5, 2016

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan also expressed his sorrow.
 

Sad to hear of the passing away of Jayalalithaaji...May her soul rest in peace.

- Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 5, 2016

It is the end of an era, tweeted southern star Siddharth, echoing many others who expressed similar thoughts.
 

Gratitude and respect must also go to our Police. Law & order arrangements are world class. Mourning with dignity and peace. #Jayalalithaa

- Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) December 6, 2016

A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. You were an inspiration to many . RIP #amma . #jayalalithaa ji #respect

- Hansika (@ihansika) December 6, 2016

Badminton ace Saina Nehwal and cricketer Mohammad Kaif also tweeted:
 

Rest in peace #Jayalalithaa #AmmaForever...

- Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) December 5, 2016

End of an Era.
Condolences to people of Tamil Nadu on passing away of #jayalalithaa ji.
May there be peace .#RIPAmma pic.twitter.com/Mfkh18qEIE

- Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 5, 2016

Ms Jayalalithaa was admitted to hospital on September 22. Her health took a drastic turn for the worse after she suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening.