PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Jayalalithaa, says she will always be a source of inspiration

New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolence over the death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who passed away at the age of 68 at Apollo Hospitals after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Modi took to his official Twitter account to pay his tribute in a series of tweets:

Deeply saddened at the passing away of Selvi Jayalalithaa. Her demise has left a huge void in Indian politics.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa ji’s connect with citizens, concern for welfare of the poor, the women & marginalized will always be a source of inspiration.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Tamil Nadu in this hour of grief.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016

May the Almighty grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss with courage and fortitude.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016

I will always cherish the innumerable occasions when I had the opportunity to interact with Jayalalithaa ji. May her soul rest in peace.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016

Apollo Hospitals, where Jayalalithaa was undergoing treatment, issued a statement informing about the same.

Press Release from Apollo Hospitals. pic.twitter.com/X79WKm5ApQ

— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) December 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa breathed her last at 11:30 pm, according to reports.