December seems to be jinxed for Tamil Nadu as it witnessed yet another major loss in the form of death of AIADMK supremo and Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa after that of her mentor M G Ramachandran, besides natural calamities of tsunami and floods.
While AIADMK founder and charismatic actor-turned-politician MGR died on December 24, 1987, his protege Jayalalithaa breathed her last late on Monday (5 December), leaving a striking similarity.
Both leaders had also gone through prolonged period of illness before their end came. Nature too had played havoc with citizens of the state in the last month of the year.
The killer tsunami of 2004 struck on 26 December, while the torrential unprecedented downpour in December 2015 left a scar in the minds of many harried citizens of Chennai, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, Tiruvallore and Thoothukudi.
The sudden deterioration of health condition was announced by the hospital authorities on Sunday night. This news came hours after doctors had expressed confidence in her health condition to resume her duties as the CM of TN.
Below is a timeline of events that have taken place since Jayalalithaa was admitted in Apollo, on September 22 after she complained of fever and dehydration, and later treated for infection and respiratory problem.
September 23: Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa admitted to Apollo hospital for fever
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has been admitted to Apollo Hospitals at around 11.30 p.m., on Thursday night.
September 24: Jayalalithaa better, under med observation at Apollo
A bulletin issued by the hospital said she “has no fever now and is taking a normal diet” and that she was under medical observation.
September 24: Jayalalithaa on normal diet, under observation: Hospital
Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, admitted to Apollo Hospitals on the night of September 22, is under observation on Saturday. But she is on normal diet, said a medical bulletin from the hospital.
September 25: CM Jayalalithaa’s condition improving, to be under observation: Apollo hospital
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa is responding well to the treatment and will be discharged soon, the Apollo Hospitals here said on Sunday.
September 30: Chief Minister Jayalalithaa advised few days stay in hospital
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa has been advised few days stay in the hospital for recuperative treatment, said a medical bulletin on Thursday. E
October 1: Acting Governor Vidyasagar calls on Jayalalithaa, enquires about her health
Acting Governor of Tamil Nadu, C Vidyasagar Rao on Saturday called on Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa at Apollo Hospital.
October 2: Jayalalithaa recovering fast, will be home soon: AIADMK
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Sunday said about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa is recovering fast and will come back home very soon.
October 5: Jayalalithaa’s health condition continues to improve: Doctors
The bulletin added that the Chief Minister is under close observation by a team of doctors and has been advised further stay in the hospital for treatment.
October 6: Madras HC dismisses PIL seeking info on Jayalalithaa’s health from Apollo
The plea was dismissed holding that it is not a public interest writ petition and it’s only publicity oriented one, the bench of CJ SK Kaul and Justice R Mahadevan dismissed the PIL of Activist Traffic KR Ramaswamy, at the outset.
October 12: 43 cases filed, two held over rumours about Jayalalithaa’s health
Police on Tuesday arrested two persons for spreading rumours about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s health on social media.
October 16: Priest held for spreading rumours on CM Jayalalithaa’s health
The cyber crime police have arrested a trainee priest from Manapadu near Thoothukudi on the charge of spreading rumours about the health condition of Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.
October 17: 22 booked for adverse Facebook post on Chief Minister Jayalalithaa
The Pollachi Mahalingapuram police have registered a case against 22 Facebook users, including a DMK municipal councillor, on the charge of posting derogatory comments against Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.
October 22: Tamil Nadu governor calls on Jayalalithaa again
Tamil Nadu governor C Vidyasagar Rao today called on chief minister J Jayalalithaa at Apollo Hospital here where she is being treated for the past one month.
November 4: Jayalalithaa fully recovered, to get discharged soon
Apollo Chairman Dr Prathap C Reddy has said that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa is fully well and it “won’t be too long” before she is discharged from the hospital.
November 8: Madras HC rejects PIL against Jayalalithaa’s thumb impression in poll papers
Her thumb impression was attested by a government doctor with a note saying Jayalalithaa had an ‘inflamed right hand’.
November 23: My joy knows no bounds, says Jayalalithaa
Reacting to the election results, Jayalalithaa, recuperating at the Apollo Hospitals, said, “The poll victory, you have handed me while recuperating at the hospital, gives immense pleasure and encouragement.”
December 5: CM Jayalalithaa being treated for cardiac arrest: All you need to know
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who was undergoing treatment for more than two months in Apollo Hospitals, suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday, a statement from the hospital said.
