After Jayalalithaa’s Death, Wave of Suicides Grips Tamil Nadu

What on earth is happening in Tamil Nadu?
Namita Handa Jolly
Politics
Updated:
Around 470 people have died of grief over Jayalalithaa’s death. (Photo: PTI)
Around 470 people have died of grief over Jayalalithaa’s death. (Photo: PTI)
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Disclaimer: This post is got to be the most insane news you’ll read on a Sunday.

Nearly a week after Tamil Nadu lost its one of the most beloved Chief Ministers J Jayalalithaa, it seems like the people of the state have not yet come to terms with it.

Six days, and 470 people have died of grief and shock over Amma’s death. What’s more shocking is that till Saturday, 280 people had died and by Sunday the number had gone up drastically. AIADMK announced Rs 3 lakh compensation to be given to each family.

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Published: 11 Dec 2016,12:58 PM IST

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