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LIVE- Jayalalithaa funeral: Amma gets buried at MGR memorial
Live Updates - Jayalalithaa dead: Thousands of people gathered at Marina Beach, along with political leaders cutting party lines, to attend the last rites of Amma.
Chennai, Dec 6: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa died on Monday after she suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening. The funeral of the popular leader will take place at 4 pm at the Dr MGR Memorial site off Marina beach.
The popular leader was known for her populist programmes and her role in state politics that lasted for three decades. Her mortal remains were today kept at Rajaji Hall for the public to pay their last respects. Draped in green colour saree, early this morning, Jayalalithaa’s body was taken from her Poes Garden residence to Rajaji Hall. Hundreds and thousands of supporters queued up to have a last glimpse of their ‘Puratchi Thalaivi Amma’ (Revolutionary Leader Amma). (ALSO READ- Jayalalithaa’s Funeral LIVE Streaming: Watch Tamil Nadu CM’s last rites live on Sun News from MGR memorial)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also pay floral tributes to Jayalalithaa. Modi, who enjoyed a good personal equation with the late leader tweeted saying that he was “deeply saddened at the passing away of Selvi Jayalalithaa. Her demise has left a huge void in Indian politics.” (ALSO READ: Amma to be cremated next to MGR Samadhi at 4PM today, O Panneerselvam takes charge of Tamil Nadu; 10 developments)
Amma breathed her last at the Apollo Hospitals in Chennai at 11.30 pm. She was hospitalised on Septemeber 22 after she complained of fever and dehydration. Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and his ministerial colleagues, MPs and MLAs and senior state government officials were among the first to pay homage to Jayalalithaa. Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu also paid his last respect.
Security was beefed up around the Apollo Hospitals area yesterday to avoid mishap. Security has also been increased at the venue where people bid a tearful adieu to later minister. Cries of “Amma” could be heard through the crowds thronging to catch a last glimpse of the 68-year-old. (ALSO READ- Jayalalithaa dead: Important events in the life of Amma)
Following the announcement of Jayalalithaa’s death, her loyalist O Panneerselvam was sworn in as Chief Minister at a ceremony at the Raj Bhawan along with all the ministers. Panneerselvam held the position twice earlier when she was convicted in corruption cases. Panneerselvam was given charge of the portfolios after she was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on September 22. ALSO READ- Jayalalithaa dead: Tamil Nadu mourns Amma’s death; shops down shutters, roads deserted
Jayalalithaa entered politics in the early 1980s as the propaganda secretary of AIADMK. She was made the incharge of the noon meal scheme undertaken by the MGR government. Top BJP leaders today paid rich tributes to Jayalalithaa. Home Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP President Amit Shah, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu paid respects to the late ministers.
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Jayalalithaa funeral LIVE: Jayalalithaa’s casket has been lowered at the Marina Beach. Tamil Nadu’s Amma has been finally laid to rest.
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Jayalalithaa funeral LIVE: Jayalalithaa’s casket is being draped in tricolour. The casket is expected to be buried in nest couple of minutes. The crowd at Marina Beach are raising emptional chants of Amma. Several of her supporters were spotted weeping. Even AIADMK leaders, including CM Panneerselvam appeared teary-eyed.
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Jayalalithaa funeral LIVE: Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu, along with Chief Minister O Panneerselvam offered floral tributes at her casket. Other leaders are also offering the final tribute. The casket is expected to be lowered shortly.
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Jayalalithaa funeral LIVE: Jayalalithaa’s final remains being accorded with complete state honour. Governor C Vidyasagar Rao, along with armed forces, are paying the guard of honour.
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Jayalalithaa funeral LIVE: Amma’s mortal remains are being laid to rest at MGR memorial. The funeral process has begun. Final tributes are being paid to Jayalalithaa. Several of her supporters have not been able to control their outburst. Heavy police deployment is on display to prevent situation from deteriorating.
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Jayalalithaa funeral LIVE: Jayalalithaa’s body has reached the Marina Beach’s MGR memorial. Amma’s final remains would be laid to rest shortly
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Jayalalitha funeral LIVE: Several DMK leaders are also entering the Marina Beach’s MGR memorial, where Jayalalithaa would be laid to rest.
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Jayalalitha funeral LIVE: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Ghulam Nabi Azad and others were present at Marina Beach, where Jayalalithaa would be buried.
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Jayalalitha funeral LIVE: AIADMK supremo’s mortal remains are expected to reach Marina Beach shortly. She would be buried at the MGR memorial. The schedule has been delayed due to the massive traffic in Chennai, with number of people swelling at the Marina Beach.
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