President, Prime Minister & India Inc condole Jayalalithaa's demise

Tamil Nadu CM, who had been in hospital since September 22, had suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening

A Cross-section of people, from political parties and corporate  world, has paid their condolences to J Jayalallithaa, who died on Monday night.

President of India Pranab Mukherjee tweeted, "Heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Jayaram Jayalalithaa, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. One of India’s most charismatic & popular leaders, Jayalalithaa was a visionary & able administrator. Her life was dedicated to the socio-economic transformation of Tamil Nadu and its people. In her passing away, the nation has lost an icon who was loved and admired by million. Her contribution to the progress and development of Tamil Nadu will be long remembered".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted "Deeply saddened at the passing away of Selvi Jayalalithaa. Her demise has left a huge void in Indian politics. Jayalalithaa ji’s connect with citizens, concern for welfare of the poor, the women & marginalized will always be a source of inspiration. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Tamil Nadu in this hour of grief. May the Almighty grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss with courage and fortitude.I will always cherish the innumerable occasions when I had the opportunity to interact with Jayalalithaa ji. May her soul rest in peace".

Demise of Jayalalithaa is a great loss for Tamil Nadu: Stalin, DMK Treasurer and the Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu assembly M K Stalin on Tuesday termed the death of J.Jayalalithaa as a great loss to the state.

In a statement issued here, Stalin expressed his grief on the passing away of Jayalalithaa, and called her death as a great loss for Tamil Nadu.

He expressed his condolence to AIADMK party cadres and party officials suffering from the loss.

Anand Mahindra was the first person from corporate Inc to register his condolences "Memories of interactions with Jayalalithaaji rushing back.Iron Lady,certainly,but with a wry sense of humour & the gift of eloquence. Saddened by Jayalalithaaji's demise. Got to know her when she inaugurated Mahindra Ford's Chennai plant&then Mahindra World City. Memories of interactions with Jayalalithaaji rushing back.Iron Lady,certainly,but with a wry sense of humour & the gift of eloquence," he said.

I have known beloved Amma for 4 decades. Her indomitable spirit & an infinite capacity for goodness were always an inspiration. While she's no longer with us, she would continue to live in our hearts. I join the country in mourning her loss. - Dr Prathap C Reddy, chairman, Apollo Hospitals