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Jayalalithaa dies, Panneerselvam is new CM

 

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Jayalalithaa dies, Panneerselvam is new CM

Chennai - Seven days of state mourning have been announced in Tamil Nadu following Jayalalithaa's death.

By IANS

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Published: Tue 6 Dec 2016, 10:03 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa died at a hospital on Monday night, a day after she suffered a cardiac arrest. She was 68.
In a statement issued, Apollo Hospitals said: "It is with indescribable grief, we announce the sad demise of our esteemed Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Puratchi Thalaivi Amma at 11.30 p.m. today (Sunday)."
Seven days of state mourning have been announced in Tamil Nadu following Jayalalithaa's death.
11:45
Senior AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam takes oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu with Jayalalithaa's photo in his pocket.
Jayalalithaa's body will be kept at Rajaji Hall for people to pay last respects, reports ANI.

11:20
AIADMK workers mourn the passing away of Jayalalithaa.
 
11:00
Politicians, celebrities take to Twitter to express condolences.
 
10:44
In a statement issued, Apollo Hospitals said: "It is with indescribable grief, we announce the sad demise of our esteemed Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Puratchi Thalaivi Amma at 11.30 p.m. today (Sunday)."
It is learnt Jayalalithaa's body will be taken to her residence at Poes Garden first.
Police were deployed in large numbers outside Apollo Hospitals and also at Poes Garden.
Three-day holiday has been announced for schools and colleges in Tamil Nadu following her death.
 
 
 
In a series of tweets, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the beloved CM.
 
 
 
 
 


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