Funeral of J Jayalalitha

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The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 5th December 2016, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha passed away in Chennai. Based on a statement issued by Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted on September 22, she suffered a cardiac arrest, and the doctors were unable to revive her. Jayalalithaa served as Chief minister of the state six times since 1991. The last few months were shrouded in rumors as there was little to no news of her health or prognosis. The central goverment declared a day of national mourning while the state announced a 7-day mourning period. Her funeral was attended by several thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several key politicians and celebrities.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 4th December, Police was deployed at the Apollo Hospitals to ensure law and order in the event of news of her death.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 4th December, after mixed reports from TV channels, AIADMK party workers celebrate the statement that their leader was still alive.

The Death of J. Jayalalithaa.

On 4th December, after mixed reports from TV channels, AIADMK party workers celebrate the statement that their leader was still alive.

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