Minutes after news broke out that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa’s health had worsened following a cardiac arrest on Sunday morning, Twitter was awash with messages from well-wishers.
68-year-old Jayalalithaa has been admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai for the past 74 days.
President Pranab Mukherjee said that he was distressed to learn about Jayalalithaa’s health.
Distressed to hear about CM Jayalalithaa suffering a cardiac arrest, my prayers for her speedy recovery #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) December 4, 2016
Union Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu wished TN CM a speedy recovery.
Wishing #jayalalithaa Hon CM of TN a speedy recovery, Let her be healthy soon
Union Minister for Urban Development, Venkaiah Naidu tweeted that he was praying for her speedy recovery.
Feeling bad to know abt da critical condition of TN CM Selvi Jayalalitha. Praying fr her speedy recovery and quick response 2 the treatment.
— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) December 4, 2016
ANI tweeted that Union Health Minister JP Nadda spoke to the Chairman of Apollo hospital to enquire about Jayalalithaa’s health condition.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda speaks to Apollo Chairman, enquired about Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa's health.
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 4, 2016
H Raja, National Secretary of BJP and Ex-MLA:
Pray God Almighty for the CM Jayalalitha to get well soon
— H Raja (@HRajaBJP) December 4, 2016
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that she was concerned about Jayalalithaa’s health and wished her a speedy recovery.
Very concerned about the health of Jayalalitha Ji. Like my friends in Tamil Nadu, I am praying for her speedy recovery. May God bless her
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 4, 2016
Former CM of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav, tweeted that he was worried about Jayalalithaa's health.
Totally worried about the health of #Jayalalithaa Ji. Wishing and Praying for speedy recovery. Let's all pray for her.
— Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) December 4, 2016
The AIADMK has tweeted that Amma was being treated by a team of experts.
Puratchi Thalaivi Amma being treated and monitored by a team of experts including Cardiologists, Pulmonologist & Critical care specialists.
— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) December 4, 2016
Tamilisai Soundarajan, president of BJP's TN unit, tweeted that she was praying for the CM's recovery.
Praying god for the speedy recovery of TamilNadu CM honourable Jayalalitha avl
— Tamilisai Soundrajan (@drtamilisaibjp) December 4, 2016
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Seetharaman tweeted that the news was upsetting.
Very upsetting news about Hon.CM of Tamil Nadu, Selvi.Jayalalitha suffering a cardiac arrest. Prayers for her speedy recovery.
— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) December 4, 2016
Leader of Opposition MK Stalin wished Jayalalithaa good health.
He said, I wish that the treatment being given to the CM should bear fruit. Wish her good health.
முதல்வருக்கு அளிக்கப்படும் தீவிர சிகிச்சைகள் பலனளித்து விரைவில் நலம் பெற விரும்புகிறேன்.
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) December 4, 2016
DMK Chief Karunanidhi said that he wishes Jayalalitha would recover completely.
தமிழக முதல்வர் ஜெயலலிதா அவர்கள் விரைவில் பூரண நலம் பெற விழைகிறேன். #Jayalalithaa
— KalaignarKarunanidhi (@kalaignar89) December 4, 2016