Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa who suffered cardiac arrest on December 4, passed away on Monday night at 11.30 pm at the Apollo Hospitals, Chennai at the age of 68.
Here are the LIVE Updates:
18:00
Indian Army gives gun salute to Jayalalithaa
17:40
Jayalalithaa brought to Marina beach for last rites.
13:35
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays floral tributes to Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall, Chennai
12:05
Air Force plane carrying President to Chennai for Jayalalithaa tribute turns back after mid-air technical snag
11:00
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day following the death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.
10:43
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will visit Chennai to pay floral tributes to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.
10:12
Loss for country and Tamil Nadu politics; I believe that her party will definitely follow the path that she has shown, Nitin Gadkari said.
10:11
Centre declares State Mourning. Flags at all government buildings to be flown at half-mast.
09:00
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Chennai to pay floral tributes to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.
03:40
Cremation ceremony will be held at 4:30 PM today, besides MGR Samadhi at Marina
03:30
Jayalalithaa’s mortal remains reaches her residence at Poes Garden in Chennai
03:20
Supporters break barricades, police resort to lathi charge outside Jayalalithaa’s residence in Chennai
03:05
A scene of chaos and Struggle between Police and AIADMK supporters outside Jayalalithaa ‘s residence, as her body is brought to her residence at Poes Garden in Chennai
02:30
–AIADMK leaders and cadres wail as the ambulance leaves Apollo Hospitals.
–Jayalalitha’s body being taken to Poes Garden from Apollo Hospital: AIADMK Officials
01:25
Senior AIADMK Leader O.Panneerselvam sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for the third time
01:10
State opposition leader MK Stalin :I am deeply shocked and worried on the demise of Jayalalithaa. Though we had different political opinions in the state of affairs in TN, her loss will be irreparable to the state. I lead the DMK in mourning her loss and express deep condolences to the AIADMK cadres and people of TN who are deeply saddened by her loss.
01:05
Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao begins oath ceremony with a 2 minute silence.
He said: “Express my condolences to people of Tamil Nadu, may her soul rest in peace”
01:00
State mourning will be observed for seven days from today: TN Chief Secretary
00:57
Party flag at AIADMK Headquarters in Chennai, lowered down
–The mourtal remains of Jayalalithaa’s is likely to be brought to her residence Poes Garden by 2′ o clock.
00:52
–Due to the sudden demise of hon’ble CM Amma , all Anna university examinations scheduled between 6.12.2016 to 8.12.2016 are postponed. Dates will be intimated later. Also, classes are cancelled during the above three days : Anna University registrar S Ganesan
–Jayalalithaa’s mortal remains to be taken to Poes Garden first, and after rituals, will be taken to Rajaji Hall.
00:30
O Panneerselvam to be the next CM of Tamil Nadu
00:11
Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa is no more, Appollo Hospital confirmes the demise of the CM
00:09
–Government Adviser Sheila Balakrishnan leaves Apollo Hospital.
–Health minister Vijayabaskar and top officials of Tamil Nadu government leave Apollo Hospitals
00:00 AM
Police strengthen security across Chennai
23:45
Security beefed up outside Apollo Hospital
23:40
–Security stepped up at CM Residence
–Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu to meet TN Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao
23:30
Tamil Nadu Speaker Dhanapal heads to Raj Bhawan to meet Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao.
–Crucial AIADMK MLAs meeting underway.
23:20
Senior AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam reaches party headquarters to attend MLAs meet.
23:00
Senior Minister O Paneerselvam and Deputy Speaker Thambidurai leave for Apollo Hospitals.
22:30
AIADMK meeting postponded
The crucial meeting of AIADMK MLAs which was assumed to discuss important concerns in the health condition of CM Jayalalithaa, could not be held as planned, a party official said.
“It could be later in the night or even tomorrow… all we can confirm is that the meeting has been postponed,” he added.
22:20
Huge crowd gathered outside AIADMK Headquaters
22:05
Jayalalithaa responding to treatment: AIADMK Officials
21:50
Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu briefs PM Modi on latest health condition of TN CM Jayalalithaa
Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu, who is in Chennai has apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the latest health condition of Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa.
21:00
Bandh like situation in Chennai
20:45
Home minister Rajnath Singh said that there is no law and order problem in Tamil Nadu.
20:00
Amitabh Bachchan prays for Jayalalithaa’s speedy recovery
T 2463 – Reading news about Jayalalita ji and sending prayers for her speedy recovery ..
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 5, 2016
19:30
Crucial AIADMK MLAs meeting underway
19:04
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu leaves Apollo Hospital.
18:14
AIADMK raises flag at full mast at party HQ after Apollo Hospitals’ denial of reports on Jayalalithaa’s health condition.
18:05
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu reaches Apollo Hospital
18:00
Some TV channels are wrongly reporting that Honourable TN CM is no more. This is totally baseless & false: Apollo Hospitals
17:50
A large team of doctors from Apollo and AIIMS continue to provide all life saving measures: Apollo Hospital
17:49
Violence outside Apollo Hospital in Chennai after reports that Jayalalithaa is no more.
16:17
AIADMK MLAs meet at 6 pm as Jayalalithaa‘s condition is described “very grave”: AIADMK.
16:16
AIADMK MLAs back Panneerselvam succession as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
16:05
She is being cared for by a highly expert multidisciplinary team, and is now on extra-corporal life support. – Professor Richard Beale
I can confirm that everything possible is being done to give her the best chance of surviving this shocking event: Professor Richard Beale, Apollo Hospital.
15:09
This is the most advanced level of support available, and is an approach that best centres internationally would take in this situation.
— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016
Jayalalithaa “remains in a grave situation”, despite best efforts: Apollo Hospital
Despite our best efforts, our beloved CM remains in a grave situation. #GodblessAmma
— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016
12:50
Jayalalithaa is on ECMO and other life support systems: ApolloHospital spokesperson.
12:47
Apollo Hospital spokesperson says Jayalalithaa condition critical.
Jayalalithaa “continues to be very critical”: Apollo Hospital spokesperson.
She is on ECMO and other life support systems. The Honourable Chief Minister is being treated and closely monitored by a team of experts.
— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016
11:06
The Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu who suffered a cardiac arrest yesterday evening, continues to be very critical. #GodblessAmma
— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016
Tight security across Chennai
10:58
Our doctors are closely monitoring Hon’ble CM’s condition and they are trying their very best. #GodblessAmma @HospitalsApollo
— Sangita Reddy (@SangitaApollo) December 4, 2016
08:20
Centre dispatched a team of specialists from the All India Institute of Medical Science to Apollo Hospital in Chennai where Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa is undergoing treatment after suffering cardiac arrest last evening.
“We are in constant touch with Apollo and Tamil Nadu Government. They had requested a team of doctors from AIIMS. We have sent a team of specialists from AIIMS Dr Khilani, Dr Trikha, Dr Narang and Dr Talwar. We hope that doctors from AIIMS and Apollo will be able to help in her recovery. We pray to God that she regains her health,” Nadda said.
06:15
Crucial Meeting of AIADMK MLAs expected to be held today morning.
06:10
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal prays for recovery of Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalitha
Very concerned about Jayalalitha Ji’s health. I pray for her speedy recovery. God bless her
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 5, 2016
05:30
Apollo Hospital staff arriving for duty
04:15
–Huge crowd gathered outside Apollo Hospital
03:15
—Tamil Nadu on high alert
–All police units on standby. SP’s on alert across all districts of Tamil Nadu.
02:45
–Tamil Nadu DGP asked all police officers, personnel to report for duty by 7AM on Monday in view of Jayalalithaa suffering cardiac arrest.
02:00 AM
–Crowd continues to increase outside Apollo Hospital in Chennai
01:50
Simi Garewal, who played host to Jayalalithaa on her talk-show Rendezvous, prays for her speedy recovery.
I am praying for Jayalalithaa’s recovery. Please God help her. Make her well again. Show us a miracle..
— Simi Garewal (@Simi_Garewal) December 4, 2016
01:20
–All the Anna university examinations scheduled to be held on 5th December 2016, will be conducted as per the schedule says Registrar, Anna University.
01:10
–Tamil Nadu ministers present inside Apollo Hospital in Chennai where CM Jayalalithaa is admitted.
00:30
–TN Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao meets senior state Cabinet Ministers, briefs senior MHA officials about the health of Jayalalitha.
00:20
–DMK President M Karunanidhi said: “I wish Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa completely recovers soon.”
23:50
–Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah prays for her speedy recovery:
Upsetting news about Tamil Nadu CM J.Jayalalitha suffering a cardiac arrest. Prayers for her speedy recovery.
— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) December 4, 2016
–TN Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao arrives at Apollo Hospital in Chennai.AT 12:00 AM
–9 companies of RAF, CRPF, Police officials kept on standby
23:45
–Dr Richard Beale from London also been consulted,he has concurred with line of treatment by our cardiologists and pulmonologists: Apollo Hospital’s statement
Dr Richard Beale from London has also been consulted and he has concurred with the line of treatment by our cardiologists & pulmonologists.
— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 4, 2016
–Cinema halls in Chennai cancel all shows.
23:25
–Heavy police force deployment seen outside Apollo hospital
–Police cordoned off the entrance of the Apollo Hospital
–-Jayalalithaa is on extra-corporeal membrane heart assist device,being treated by expert doctors and critical care specialists says Apollo Hospital.
23:18
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi: I hope Jayalalithaa gets better very soon
Praying for Jayalalithaa ji’s quick recovery. I hope she gets better very soon
— 1Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) December 4, 2016
—Also Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tweeted:
Very upsetting news about Hon.CM of Tamil Nadu, Selvi.Jayalalitha suffering a cardiac arrest. Prayers for her speedy recovery.
— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) December 4, 2016
23:10
–Special Doctors from AIIMS, Delhi leaves for Chennai to assist in the treatment of Jayalalithaa.
23:00
Union minister Venkaiah Naidu prays for Jayalalitha’s speedy recovery
Feeling bad to know abt da critical condition of TN CM Selvi Jayalalitha. Praying fr her speedy recovery and quick response 2 the treatment.
— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) December 4, 2016
–Union Health Minister JP Nadda speaks to Apollo Chairman, enquires about Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa’s health.
— President Pranab Mukherjee prays for speedy recovery of Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa
Distressed to hear about CM Jayalalithaa suffering a cardiac arrest, my prayers for her speedy recovery #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) December 4, 2016
22:50
Followers outside Apollo hospital in Chennai break down as they hear about Jayalalithaa’s cardiac arrest.
10:00
HM Rajnath Singh speaks to TN Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, enquires about health of Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa