Amma no more: Jayalalithaa buried next to mentor MGR

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• 06 Dec 2016, 09:30 PM

  Death certificate of #jayalalithaa, who passed away last night after a cardiac arrest. pic.twitter.com/M8ujeJSbpT

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 08:06 PM

  Kerela declares three days of mourning as mark of respect.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 06:34 PM

  #Chennai: Amidst 21 gun salute, the departed leader #Jayalalithaa laid to rest with full state honours. pic.twitter.com/gKrlwP7FHn

  — All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 06:24 PM

  Over two tonne of flowers from several destinations were used by about 40 workers who worked for 10 hours to prepare the Army truck and gun carriage for the final journey of Jayalalithaa.

  The flowers were of two varieties, one being the decorative kind, including cut flowers like zebra plant, asparagus and daisy and the other, more traditional varieties like rose and white marigold (Vellai samandi in Tamil).

  Working at a brisk pace, knitting garlands to decorate the army truck and gun-carriage, Velu, a senior florist from Koyambedu market told PTI, "The choice of flowers should sync with the sombre mood on the occasion, that is the most important thing."

  He said a total of "well over 2,000 kilos of flowers" were used for making garlands and flower hangings. The garlands were used to on the army truck, the gun carriage and the memorial site for Jayalalithaa, he added.

  Cut flowers and marigold were sourced from different destinations, including Bengaluru, he said.

  "40 of us have been working since 3 AM today knitting the flower garlands, piecing together cut-flowers and giving it the required shape and look."

  Although the task was quite laborious, he said, "We are satisfied to see that it soothes people who are grieved over the demise of Amma."

  - PTI

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 06:20 PM

  Burial of #jayalalithaa's mortal remains completed at MGR Memorial, Marina Beach (Chennai), she passed away yesterday after a cardiac arrest pic.twitter.com/cyox3HvHat

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 06:11 PM

  Jayalalithaa's casket lowered into ground.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 06:10 PM

  Jayalalithaa being buried with full military honours.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 06:08 PM

  Sasikala Natarajan, #jayalalithaa's close aide, takes part in rituals of the last rites ceremony at Marina Beach (Chennai) pic.twitter.com/NKXWpvFvZo

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 06:03 PM

  Last rites ceremony of #jayalalithaa underway at MGR Memorial, Marina Beach (Chennai); to be buried. pic.twitter.com/2n4GPI1yLZ

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 06:02 PM

  Sasikala performing the final rites.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 05:58 PM

  Rahul Gandhi pays last respect to Jayalalithaa.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 05:58 PM

  Senior leaders like OPS, Venkiah Naidu and Pon Radhakrishnan pay final respect to Jayalalithaa. 

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 05:56 PM

  Madras Regiment gives gun salute to Jayalalithaa.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 05:52 PM

  State honour being given to J Jayalalithaa.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 05:46 PM

  The casket has been set down near the burial spot. 

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 05:33 PM

  Akhilesh Yadav arrives at Marina Beach for Jayalalithaa's funeral.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 05:12 PM

  Mortal remains of J Jayalalithaa to be kept in sandalwood casket.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 05:10 PM

  Seven day state mourning declared in Tamil Nadu.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 04:53 PM

  Lakh of Amma supporters gather to gather tribute to Jayalalithaa at Marina. 

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 04:45 PM

  Watch funeral procession of J Jayalalithaa.

  #WATCH: Funeral procession of #Jayalalithaa underway, to be buried at MGR memorial, Marina Beach in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/8G87nNsiix

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 04:35 PM

  Chennai: Funeral procession of #Jayalalithaa, who passed away last night after suffering a cardiac arrest. pic.twitter.com/H9sKcAvm74

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  Chennai: Mortal remains of #jayalalithaa being taken from Rajaji Hall to Marina Beach for final rites, huge crowd seen pic.twitter.com/F4UYzguQrB

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 04:17 PM

  Tamil Nadu: Congress VP Rahul Gandhi pays floral tribute to #Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall in Chennai.

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  President Pranab Mukherjee pays tribute to #Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall in Chennai.

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 04:15 PM

  The last rites are scheduled to take place tentatively at around 4.30 PM. 

  Chennai: Visuals from Marina beach, where last rites ceremony of #JJayalalitha will take place. Helicopters deployed for aerial surveillance pic.twitter.com/ILDmmvg6A3

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  Chennai: Burial of #Jayalalithaa's mortal remains to take place at MGR memorial, Marina Beach pic.twitter.com/gqH0QjAII4

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 04:03 PM

  Senior DMK leader MK Stalin and Congress VP Rahul Gandhi have also paid their last respects to J Jayalalithaa 

  Tamil Nadu: DMK leader MK Stalin at Rajaji Hall in Chennai to pay his last respects to #Jayalalithaa (Earlier visuals) pic.twitter.com/PJs679EswR

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  Tamil Nadu: Congress VP Rahul Gandhi reaches Chennai to pay his last respects to #Jayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/lEqt3X8SAa

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 02:33 PM

  Former PM Manmohan Singh reaches Rajaji Hall in Chennai to pay his last respects to Jayalalithaa.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 02:14 PM

  Karnataka CM Siddharamaiah has reached Rajaji Hall in Chennai to pay his last respects to Jayalalithaa.

  Tamil Nadu: Karnataka CM Siddharamaiah reaches Rajaji Hall in Chennai to pay his last respects to #Jayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/Dz60L8uX1U

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 01:57 PM

  #WATCH: PM Modi pays his last respects to #Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/Wass8nxUpv

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 01:28 PM

  #WATCH: Supporters in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) shave their heads in mourning after #Jayalalithaa's demise pic.twitter.com/BBaGFsRZyF

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 01:27 PM

  I am shocked. #Jayalalithaa was my co-star in film 'Izzat'. When I heard she is not well, prayed for her well being: Actor Dharmendra pic.twitter.com/097b5ZcjEq

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 12:30 PM

   PM Narendra Modi arrives in Chennai, will pay floral tributes to J Jayalalithaa.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 11:55 AM

  #JJayalalithaa was not only strong, but also a good administrator; It's a big setback for politics: Sumitra Mahajan, LS Speaker pic.twitter.com/OPOvaQDhuS

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 11:05 AM

  Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned for the day after obituary reference to Jayalalithaa.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 10:56 AM

  #WATCH: President Pranab Mukherjee condoles the passing away of #JJayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/rXmSn4cfeb

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 10:54 AM

  As preparations are underway at MGR Memorial at Marina beach for last rites ceremony of Jayalalithaa, people mourn her demise.

  

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 09:41 AM

  Kejriwal to visit Chennai, pay tributes to Jayalalithaa

  Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will visit Chennai.

  "The Delhi Chief Minister will reach Chennai around 12.30 PM and pay tributes to Jayalalithaa at Rajajji Hall," said a senior Delhi government official.

  "V sad to hear the demise of Amma. A very very popular leader. Aam admi's leader. May her soul rest in peace," Kejriwal tweeted.

  V sad to hear the demise of Amma. A very very popular leader. Aam admi's leader. May her soul rest in peace.

  — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 5, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 09:40 AM

  Centre declares state mourning today in view of demise of TN CM Jayalalithaa. National flag on all government buildings to be flown at half-mast. Centre to accord state funeral to Jayalalithaa.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 08:41 AM

  Top BJP leaders pay tributes to Jayalalithaa

  "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," BJP President Amit Shah said.

  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.

  — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 5, 2016

  Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said she created Brand Amma, a different kind of pro-poor politics.

  "Jayalalithaa was very popular leader, able administrator. Her connect with people was enormous and unique She created "Brand Amma", a different kind of pro poor politics. My heartfelt condolences," he said.

  #Jayalalithaa was very popular leader, able administrator. Her connect with people was enormous and unique. (1/2)

  — Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) December 6, 2016

  Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Jayalalithaa was a powerful voice for the weaker sections of the society.

  "She always worked for the benefit of the poor and needy. She has left an indelible mark in Tamil Nadu politics with her enduring legacy. Selvi Jayalalithaa was one of the most iconic political figures of India who had an enormous impact on the people of Tamil Nadu." 

  Deeply saddened to learn of the demise of Tamil Nadu CM,Selvi Jayalalithaa. She was a powerful voice for the weaker sections of the society.

  — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 5, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 08:23 AM

  After paying homage to Babasaheb Ambedkar at Parliament House, PM Modi to leave for Chennai to pay homage to Jayalalithaa.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 08:23 AM

  Kerala mourns Jaya, govt offices to remain shut 

  Government offices and educational institutions in Kerala will remain shut on Tuesday as a mark of respect to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who passed away after a prolonged illness.

  In a press statement, the government declared a holiday today for all government offices, including state owned Public Sector Undertakings and educational institutions.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 08:23 AM

  Jayalalithaa will be accorded state funeral. Flags will be flown at half mast. And no ceremonial functions will be organised.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 08:14 AM

  DMK chief M Karunanidhi condoles Jayalalithaa's death; says her fame will remain forever. 

  pic.twitter.com/DRufpWETDt

  — KalaignarKarunanidhi (@kalaignar89) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 08:11 AM

  Devastating loss to the state and the nation. J Jayalalitha was an iconic leader. A humane visionary. A personal friend for years. Will miss her presence immensely: Preetha Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 08:01 AM

  Union Ministers Venkaiah Naidu and Pon Radhakrishnan will represent the Central government at the funeral of J Jayalalithaa in Chennai.

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 08:00 AM

   P Chidambaram on Jayalalithaa's demise 

  Jayalalithaa was most dominant political personality of Tamilnadu in last 25 years. Share grief of millions

  — P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) December 6, 2016

  Jayalalithaa acquired large loyal following that equalled that of her mentor MGR

  — P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) December 6, 2016

  She brought a hard uncompromising style to politics and governance that won praise and criticism

  — P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) December 6, 2016

  Tamilnadu was regarded as among the better governed States

  — P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) December 6, 2016

  AIADMK must carry on and provide a government for remaining over 4 years

  — P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) December 6, 2016

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 07:18 AM

  Supporters gather at Rajaji Hall in Chennai to pay their last tributes.

  

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 07:18 AM

  Jayalalithaa's demise is a big loss to country. She was an able administrator who had conviction and courage: Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu

  
• 06 Dec 2016, 07:18 AM

  #WATCH Mortal remains of #Jayalalithaa reaches Rajaji Hall in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), last tributes being paid. pic.twitter.com/Jn1UM7AlmZ

  — ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016