Many mourn Amma’s death

Grief-stricken fans on Tuesday mourned the death of one of India’s most popular politicians, Jayalalithaa Jayaram, as fears of unrest loomed in her state where she enjoyed almost god-like status. The 68-year-old former film star was known simply as Amma, or mother, in her native Tamil Nadu.

#RIPAmma”

Dooringtalkies: “A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. You were an inspiration to many . RIP #amma . #jayalalithaa ji #respect - Hansika Motwani”

Dinesh Agrawal: “#Jayalalithaa has left a huge blank in politics. Deeply saddened at the passing away of Selvi Jayalalithaa. #Amma did a lot for marginalised, farmers & poor. RIP”

Aditya Gupta: “National mourning for a day in India! Sea of people throng Rajaji hall - Cries of #Amma, parliament Adjourned for the day both houses, funeral at Chennai’s Marina beach. We will remember you always ma’am. My deep condolences #saddened #RIPAmma #Jayalalithaa #Tamilnadu #IndianPolitics”

Mihir Jani: “ An iconic figure of Indian politics, ‘The Iron Lady’ #Jayalalithaa, passes away. May her soul rest in peace.

#RipAmma”

Prashant Kumar Sharma: “Actor Dharmendra: ‘I am shocked. #Jayalalithaa was my co-star in film Izzat. When I heard she is not well, prayed for her well being’.”

Praveen Kumar: “The Iron Lady. A Great Leader. A strong woman and an inspiration to many... End of an era. May her soul rest in peace. #Jayalalithaa”

#ripAmma #ironlady #jayalalithaa #khaleesi #inspiration

Naresh Arvind: “RIP Amma! One woman army...”

Roshan Karkera: “Delhi: Central Govt declares one-day mourning after the demise of #Jayalalithaa, flags flying at half mast at President House.”

Devanand Sha at MGR Memorial: “This picture alone shows the value of ‘Amma’ in Tamil Nadu. #Jayalalithaa #RIPAmma”

Apollo Expert: “#RipAmma. An iconic figure of Indian politics, ‘The Iron Lady’ #Jayalalithaa, passes away. May her soul rest in peace. #AmmaForever”

Salil Jose: “It seems some amma canteens were open while most hotels and shops remained closed in Chennai. #Jayalalithaa”

Debasis Satpathy: “An incredible journey comes to end… But she will remain an inspiration always… #RIPAmma #Jayalalithaa”

Krishna Mukherjee: “#Jayalalithaa had beauty, brains and outstanding histrionic talent. Her achievement is all the more remarkable considering the odds she had to overcome. She raised quite a few eyebrows when she became the first woman in #Tamil #cinema to don skirts and swimming costumes. #RIPAmma #India #Politics #Chennai”