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Jayalalithaa’s death: 77 people died of shock in Tamil Nadu over Amma's demise, says AIADMK

Following the demise of popular Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, atleast 77 persons died due to the shock after hearing about the illness and later the demise of ‘Amma’ and a solatium of Rs.300,000

Jayalalithaa, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, Amma 77 people died of shock in Tamil Nadu over Amma's demise, says AIADMK

At least 77 people died due to shock after hearing about the illness and later the demise of popular Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and a solatium of Rs.300,000 to their families has been announced by ruling party AIADMK, the party said today.

Jayalalithaa died on Monday evening after suffering cardiac arrest.

In a statement issued here, the AIADMK said a total of 77 persons died after hearing about Jayalalithaa's illness and later on hearing about her death.

According to the statement a sum of Rs 50,000 will be paid to a party cadre who attempted self-immolation on hearing about Jayalalithaa's ill health and to another person who sacrificed a finger after heard about her death.

 

The party also conveyed its condolences to the family members of the dead.

(With inputs from IANS)