How Chennai came to a standstill when CM Jayalalithaa was admitted in hospital

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was admitted in a private hospital in Chennai, late last night  

According to the press release by Apollo Hospital read, "The Honourable chief minister of Tamil Nadu was admitted to Apollo hospital, Chennai with fever and dehydration. The honourable madam is stable and under observation."

Within the next few hours there was large number of party cadres who gathered near the hospital who were requested to leave. Though the party cadres had dispersed, it is reported that large number of the AIADMK party workers have been moving to Chennai from various districts of the state.

Residents Face Discomfort


For the residents of Chennai who commute through Greams road, one of the arterial roads in the city, witnessed heavy traffic. The roads leading to the hospital have been blocked and most of the people have been walking the distance.

"Mount Road is completely filled with traffic, and so is the old commissioner office road. The 1.5km distance which can be covered in five minutes took more than 20 minutes to cover," said Jamal, a regular commuter through the area.

Most people in the city were caught unaware due to lack of information about the CM's hospitalisation. It was reported that many patients had to be wheeled into the area as the roads were blocked by officials.

Jayalalithaa'S Health A Concern

CM Jayalalithaa's health condition has been the subject of discussion for a long time now. Opposition party - DMK chief M Karunanidhi had earlier written a letter asking Jayalalithaa to reveal information on her health condition.

According to official sources, Jayalalithaa will soon be discharged and has been admitted in the hospital only for observation. They also assured that her condition is stable.

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