Jayalalithaa was like a mother to the whole state of Tamil Nadu and her death has left people bereaved all over the nation. She was not just a good politician but also one of the first ones to work towards the empowerment of women in the society by promoting entrepreneurship. This old interview of Jayalalithaa with Simi Grewal gives us an insight into the person behind the enigma called Amma. 

This is how Twitter reacted as soon as it was announced late night that Amma was no more:

Saddened by the untimely passing away of J Jayalalithaa ji, an 

exceptional leader & Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) December 6, 2016

I express my condolences on the passing away of TN CM J Jayalalithaa. I pray for strength to the people of Tamil Nadu at this sad hour.

— Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) December 6, 2016

My Pranaam to Puratchi Thalaivi Selvi J. #Jayalalithaa Ji. Today India has lost a great leader.

— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) December 6, 2016

I express my grief and deep sorrow on the demise of Tamilnadu CM J Jayalalithaa

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) December 5, 2016

A formidable leader & a strong woman, sad demise of Selvi J. Jayalalithaa ji marks the end of an era. May her soul rest in peace!

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) December 5, 2016

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