Live: Jayalalithaa Buried With State Honours at Marina Beach
What will become of the state of Tamil Nadu after the beloved Amma’s demise?
- J Jayalalithaa declared dead by Apollo Hospital late on Monday night.
- O Panneerselvam takes charge as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
- Seven-day state mourning will be observed from 6 December.
- Central Government announces one-day mourning, all flags to be flown at half mast.
- Vehicle carrying mortal remains of Jayalalithaa’s leaves the premises of Rajaji Hall.
- Mortal remains of Jayalalithaa reaches MGR memorial near Marina Beach in Chennai.
- Jayalalithaa was given a 21-gun salute, a burial ceremony with state honours was held.
- Jayalalithaa’s last rites being performed by Sasikala along with her family members.
- Jayalalithaa laid to rest with full state honours in MGR memorial at Marina Beach.
Death Certificate of Jayalalithaa
Death certificate of J Jayalalithaa, who passed away on Monday night following a cardiac arrest.
Jayalalithaa Laid to Rest
The casket holding Jayalalithaa’s mortal remains was lowered to her final resting place in MGR memorial at Marina Beach.
Jayalalithaa has been laid to rest with full state honours.
Last Rites Ceremony of Jayalalithaa Begins
Last rites ceremony with full state honours of Jayalalithaa begun at MGR Memorial, Marina Beach. She will be buried shortly.
National Flag that covered the body of Jayalalithaa has been removed, prior to the burial, and has been given to her close aide, Sasikala Natarajan.
Jayalalithaa’s last rites being performed by Sasikala along with her family members.
Casket Being Carried to Burial Spot
The funeral procession has reached Marina Beach and the military personnel brought the body down from the vehicle.
She will be laid to rest in a sandalwood casket. Men in uniform prepared for a 21-gun salute.
Jayalalithaa’s Mortal Remains Reach MGR Memorial
The mortal remains of Jayalalithaa reached MGR memorial near Marina Beach in Chennai.
She will be laid to rest next to her political mentor, and long time co-star in Tamil Cinema, MG Ramachandran near the MGR Memorial, off the Marina beach.
AIADMK Members and Supporters Gather in Marina Beach
Thousands of supporters and AIADMK members walk alongside Jayalalithaa’s mortal remains. Catch the live updates on The Quint’s Facebook page.
Jayalalithaa’s Funeral Procession Begins
The casket in which Jayalalithaa was kept was closed in Rajaji Hall as her funeral procession was about to begin.
Three Deaths, Two Suicide Attempts After Jayalalithaa’s Demise
Three persons died apparently due to shock and two cases of suicide attempts were reported from the district after the news of Jayalalithaa's deteriorating health spread on Sunday evening, police said.
In Singanallur, a 65-year-old painter complained of chest pain while watching television news on Jayalalithaa's health in his house on Monday.
However, he died before being taken to the hospital, police said.
In second such incident, a 45-year-old AIADMK worker, Ramachandran attempted self-imolation near Annur last night.
Read the full story on The Quint.
Thousands of People Assemble at Rajaji Hall
Thousands of people assembled at Rajaji Hall for J Jayalalithaa's funeral and try to overpower police personnel.
Rahul Gandhi Reaches Rajaji Hall
Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi reached Rajaji Hall in Chennai to pay his last respects to Jayalalithaa.
Jayalalithaa’s Burial Ground Made Ready
J Jayalalithaa’s memorial site – next to that of her political mentor MG Ramachandran – is being readied.
The memorial site at Marina Beach is being prepared as Jayalalithaa’s final resting place. Thousands of people are expected to attend the state funeral.
Read the full story on The Quint.
Manmohan Singh, Siddharamaiah, Among Others, Reach Chennai
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also reached Rajaji Hall in Chennai to pay his last respects to Jayalalithaa.
Other important names to be party of the funeral attendance include DMK leader MK Stalin, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Former PM Devegowda and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik.
Amma’s Niece Reaches Rajaji Hall
Jayalalithaa’s niece Deepa Jayakumar pays tribute to her at Rajaji Hall in Chennai.
Humans of Chennai: Amma Edition
What are Tamilians and AIADMK supporters going through after receiving the news they thought they never would?
There is no human as perfect as ‘Amma’ for them, they cannot bear to live when she is not there. Read the full story on The Quint.
Mild Lathi-Charge
Police have been forced to resort to lathi-charge as the crowd outside Rajaji Hall has turned violent while trying to get a last glimpse of Amma.
New Era in Tamil Politics?
MK Stalin, the leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, went to pay his respects to Jayalalithaa.
The Quint spoke with senior journalist Rajagopalan R about J Jayalalithaa's legacy and future of Tamil Nadu politics.
The state has been rigidly politically divided between AIADMK and DMK for decades. Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi had their stark differences in opinion, but with the coming in of the second generation in the form of Stalin, things seem to have been trying to take a diplomatic approach.
Stalin had attended the swearing in ceremony of Jayalalithaa when she was re-elected in May.
PM Modi Reaches Rajaji Hall
The Prime Minister’s convoy has reached Rajaji Hall to pay last respects to the late Jayalalithaa. He lay a wreath ather feet before greeting Sasikala and other members of AIADMK in their hour of grief.
RSS Hails Jaya’s “Nationals Spirit”
RSS condoled the death of the late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, hailing her national spirit and ability to face challenges.
From English to Air Conditioning, Jaya, a Stickler for Perfection
In 1993, two years after she came to power, she made me the Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption.
What was striking was that she did not indulge in any small talk with anybody in the hall. She kept her reserve, a quality that she retained for the rest of her life. Read the full story on The Quint.
Supporters Shave Heads
Shaving the hair off the head when a family member dies is a custom in many parts of the country. Supporters of Jayalalithaa in Coimbatore have done the same, following her death.
Dharmendra Condoles Amma
Dharmendra Remembers Co-Star Jayalalithaa In Her Only Hindi Film
Tamil Nadu’s just deceased chief minister Jayalalithaa had a very successful innings in the 1950s, 60s and 70s as an actress.
Surprisingly she did only one Hindi film as a leading lady. This was a 1968 melodrama called Izzat which featured Dharmendra in a double role. Read the full story on The Quint.
President Mukherjee Pays Respects
President Pranab Mukherjee is departing for Chennai again. The IAF plane he was on board had experienced a technical snag and had to return back to Delhi.
President Mukherjee is reaching Rajaji Hall to pay his respect to the late chief minister. He recalled Jayalalithaa’s entry into the Rajya Sabha and formal politics.
PM Modi has reached Chennai to pay his last respects to Jayalalithaa.
Actors Rajinikanth, Aishwarya, Latha, Dhanush and Soundarya have reached Rajaji Hall to pay their tributes.
Sivaraman Remembers Amma
The Indian Express journalist who took the iconic photo of Jayalalithaa after she was assaulted in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly recalls the incident to The News Minute.
On 25 March, 1989, Jayalalithaa, the Leader of the Opposition and the first woman in the state to occupy that post, was assaulted.
"Her hair was in disarray," Sivaraman remembers. "She told me, see what atrocity these people have done!"
(The photo is a part of the Indian Express archives and not available online)
Rise of Brand Amma: Chronicles of a Thespian and a Vibrant Leader
Known as Amma to the world and ‘Puratchi Thalaivi’ (revolutionary leader) to her ardent followers, Jayalalithaa's rise in male-dominated Tamil Nadu politics is the story of a woman living life on her terms. Read the full story on The Quint.
Chief Ministers Attending Funeral
Chief Ministers of four states and two union territories will be attending the funeral – Arvind Kejriwal (Delhi), Narayanaswamy (Puducherry), Pinarayi Vijayan (Kerala), Naveen Patnaik (Odisha), Chandrababu Naidu (AP), and Shivraj Singh Chouhan (MP).
Opposition Condoles Amma
AIADMK’s main state Opposition, DMK, and the party supremo Karunanidhi condoled her passing.
Who Will Succeed Jayalalithaa? AIADMK Faces An Existential Problem
In the popular imagination, there is no one who can lay claim to her position in the party. Party colleague O Panneerselvam, who was briefly Chief Minister, fashioned himself more like Bharata in Ramayana; ruling not by his own right but on behalf of his leader, and a temporary one at that. Read the full story on The Quint.
Assemblies Adjourn After Obituary
Odisha Assembly adjourned for the day after paying homage to Jayalalithaa. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to go to Chennai to attend last rites.
The Maharashtra Assembly was adjourned for the day after it accepted the condolence motion moved by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Both Houses Adjourn After Obituary
The Goddess of All Things: The Rise, Fall & Rise of J Jayalalithaa
A trained musician and dancer, Jayalalithaa debuted as an adult in Tamil cinema with a leading role in Vennire Aadai (1965).
As an actress, she frequently worked with actor-turned-politician MG Ramachandran, who Jayalalithaa said had been instrumental in carving her entry into politics. Read the full story on The Quint.
Rajaji Hall in Chaos
Waiting to catch a final glimpse of Jayalalithaa, the public vented out its anger on the police, who made them wait even longer, while allowing free movement of the VIPs who came to pay their respects.
Barricade and fences were almost broken and the people entered into an altercation with the police, as reported by The Hindu.
Respects Pouring In
Madras High Court Chief Justice SK Kaul and VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan pay their tributes to Jayalalithaa, as reported by The Hindu. Tamil Nadu Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao also placed a wreath.
Both houses of Parliament to be adjourned today after observing two-minutes of silence.
Last Rites Preparations Underway
Preparations are underway in Chennai at MGR Memorial at Marina beach for the last rites ceremony of Jayalalithaa.
Law and Order Problem Unlikely
As throngs of supporters and leaders congregate at Rajaji Hall to pay their last respects to Jayalalithaa, the law and order situation in Chennai and all of Tamil Nadu remains under control, with no instances of violence reported yet.
President Pranab Mukherjee will be flying to Chennai to pay his respects to the late leader.
All Flags at Half Mast
National flag at all government buildings to be flown at half-mast today after Centre declared nation-wide mourning for Tuesday.
Floral Tributes and Mourning
Some supporters of AIADMK in Coimbatore paid a floral tribute to Amma, while others are unable to control their grief and tears as they mourn the loss
Prime Minister Leaving for Chennai
PM Narendra Modi emplanes for Chennai where he will pay a floral tribute to the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
Chennai streets are deserted, commercial complexes and shops are shut in mourning for Amma.
Uttarakhand, Karnataka and Bihar have declared one-day state mourning as a mark of respect.
Former Prime Minister H.D Deve Gowda will attend the last rites of J Jayalalithaa in Chennai.
Prime Minister Modi will leave for Chennai at 9:30 am to pay his respects, as reported by NDTV.
Loss for Everybody
Union Education Minsiter Prakash Javadekar called Jayalalithaa’s death as a “loss for everybody.”
Shops down their shutters, roads are deserted as Tamil Nadu is mourning the death of a beloved leader.
A state funeral will be given to Jayalalithaa. Flags will be flown at half mast and no ceremonial functions are to be organised.
Central government has declared one-day mourning following the leader’s demise.
Kerala government has declared a holiday for all government offices and educational institutions in the state.
Union Ministers Venkaiah Naidu and Pon Radhakrishnan will be representing the Central Government at the Jayalalithaa’s funeral in Chennai.
PM Leaving for Chennai Shortly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for Chennai to pay homage to Jayalalithaa after paying homage to Babasaheb Ambedkar at the Parliament House, shortly.
Rahul Gandhi to go to Chennai
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will leave for Chennai later on Tuesday to pay his last respects to late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.
(Read all the updates leading up to Jalalalithaa’s final hours on The Quint)
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