Jayalalithaa death: Centre declares one-day national mourning for Amma, Tricolour to fly at half mast

The hospital released a statement at 11:30 pm on Monday night and declared her dead. Her supporters, who had started gathering outside the hospital since the news of cardiac arrest surfaced, kept an all-round vigil and went into mourning after the announcement was made.

LIVE UPDATES: PM Modi on his way to Chennai, President to pay homage too

A seven-day state mourning has already been declared by Tamil Nadu government. Schools and Colleges will remain closed for three days and Tuesday has been declared as a public holiday in the state.

Earlier on Monday, there was a minor scuffle between the Jayalalithaa supporters and police after some local media channels briefly reported that the leader had died. The hospital immediately released a statement at 5:50 pm making it clear that she was still being treated.

WATCH | J.Jayalalithaa’s Life Journey

However, as the statement from Apollo hospitals’ MD and other leaders came out, it became clear that she was in a very critical state and the inevitable could be expected at any time.