 "After Jaya's death, normal life affected in Tamil Nadu but supplies of essentials unhindered")
Normal life was affected on Tuesday in Tamil Nadu following the death of former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Monday night.
While supplies of essential items such as milk was not obstructed, public transports were affected in the state.
No state transport corporation buses were seen plying on the roads. The roads were deserted with people remaining indoors.
Only private vehicles were on the roads and that too in small numbers.
Shops in the busy commercial area of T. Nagar were closed.
The state government has declared three days holiday for educational institutions.
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