Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa Jayaraman has died, aged 68.
According to a press release issued by Apollo Hospital where she had been admitted since September, died at 11:30 pm India time today.
O Panneerselvam chosen by party MLAs to succeed J Jayalalithaa as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
Seven-day state mourning from December 6.
Three days holiday announced for educational institutions in Tamil Nadu following CM Jayalalithaa's death.
Jayalalithaa’s health remained critical throughout the day as doctors struggled to revive her after a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening.
Heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Jayalalithaa; the nation has lost an icon who was loved and admired by millions said India's President Pranab Mukherjee.
She had been on life support systems since then.
A statement from Apollo Hospitals issued yesterday said Ms Jayalalithaa had suffered a cardiac arrest and medical specialists from UK and Delhi were being consulted in her treatment.
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