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 - Thousands take to social media to pay tribute to one of India’s most popular politicians. Akshomya Anand: “Very few people like her get this kind of love, affection and support from the people.
#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”
Nishad Hussain Kaippally: “Now that #Jayalalithaa is out, will the next film star please step in and ruin Tamil Nadu for the next 50 years.” Lavanya Venkat: “Agree with her politics or not... she was a courageous, magnanimous and fearless leader who overcame countless obstacle... She ruled one of India’s most patriarchal states, garnering the love and respect of millions. You will be missed. Hope your soul is finally in the peace you deserve... Thank you for your dedication and giving your life to the people. An inspiration to all women.
#ripAmma #ironlady #jayalalithaa #khaleesi #inspiration
#amma”
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.”
Ankit Mishra: “Bold, courageous, fearless. The #HeroicLady May you soul rest in peace #AMMA #jayalalithaa The #IronLady of Indian politics! India has lost a great leader! Gone too soon #ammaforever.”
Gopi Naidu’s: “Loss of a true fighter,a woman who inspired many !!! You’ll live on in the hearts of people forever ߙ?ߏ? #RIPAmma #IronLady #Jayalalithaa”
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”
