Chennai, February 24 Rich tributes were paid to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on her 78th birth anniversary on Tuesday.
Remembering Jayalalithaa on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said she held a special place in the hearts and minds of countless people as a charismatic leader and outstanding administrator.
“Her life was one of immense determination and resilience. As the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, she championed governance focused on the welfare of the people, with a strong emphasis on women's empowerment, social justice, and inclusive development. She was both compassionate and decisive. I fondly recall my interactions with her,” he said in a post on the social media platform ‘X’.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on ‘X’, “Through her commitment to the welfare of the poor and the empowerment of women, she reshaped Tamil Nadu's development and ensured that governance reached every citizen.”
“Her dedication to public service will always remain an inspiration,” Shah said.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said Jayalalithaa is the identity of the AIADMK and the "hope" of the poor.
“Every plan and every decision of Amma (Jayalalithaa), the revolutionary leader, set global standards for poverty alleviation and brightened the lives of the poor and ordinary people. She was a leader who fought to save Tamil Nadu with unwavering mental strength, even during difficult times," Palaniswami said on ‘X’.
Former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and several other leaders also paid their tributes.