Jayalalithaa health updates: As it happened on Monday

Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa passed away at 11:30 pm on Monday night.

Meeting of AIADMK MLAs underway at party HQ,

Advisor to the CM Sheela Balakrishnan leaves from Apollo for Poes Garden (CM's residence).

Traffic corridor made from Apollo Hospital to Jayalalithaa's official residence Poes Garden, as per media reports.

Heavy police deployment outside Apollo Hospitals.

Senior AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam is at party HQ.

We are all really worried and are praying along with nation for our dear, popular and courageous leader J Jayalalitha's health & long life.

— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) December 5, 2016

Meeting of AIADMK MLAs could be held later tonight, says C Ponnaiyan, AIADMK leader to ANI.

We are all hoping and praying that she will be fine soon, says R Sarath Kumar, actor and former MLA.

Venkaiah Naidu briefs PM Modi on latest health condition of Jayalalithaa.

There are some signs of improvement in Jayalalithaa's health, though she remains critical: C Ponnaiyan, AIADMK official spokesperson.

Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu leaves from Apollo Hospital after inquiring about Jayalalithaa's health.

A meeting of AIADMK MLAs underway at party HQs.

AIADMK raises flag at full mast at party HQ in Royapettah after Apollo Hospitals denial of reports on Jayalalithaa's health condition, reports PTI.

Some TV channels are wrongly reporting that Jayalalithaa is no more, says Apollo

Apollo Hospital releases statement, says Jayalalithaa continues to be on life support

Apollo Hospital releases statement, says #jayalalithaa continues to be on life support pic.twitter.com/nZ6YcBvGjE

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016

Chennai: Party flag hoisted again at AIADMK headquarters

Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu reaches Apollo Hospital

Violence outside Apollo Hospital, police resort to lathicharge to control the mob

Tamil Nadu CM continues to be critical, violence outside Apollo Hospital after media speculation on her condition, reports news agency ANI.

A large team of doctors from Apollo and AIIMS continue to provide all life saving measures.

A large team of doctors from Apollo and AIIMS continue to provide all life saving measures. #GodblessAmma

— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016

Our team of expert doctors continue to closely monitor and treat the Honourable Chief Minister. However her condition remains critical.

— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016

Chennai: Party flag flying at half mast at AIADMK headquarters

Visuals of scuffle between AIADMK workers and Police outside Apollo Hospital in Chennai

Scuffle between AIADMK workers and Police outside Apollo Hospital in Chennai #jayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/6N8FpyY4le

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016

High drama outside Apollo hospital; Amma's supporters clash with police, stone pelting, lathicharge reported 

What Dr Richard Beale said about Jayalalithaa's health condition

I can confirm that everything possible is being done to give her the best chance of surviving this shocking event - Professor Richard Beale

— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016

She is being cared for by a highly expert multidisciplinary team, and is now on extra-corporal life support. - Professor Richard Beale

— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016

This is the most advanced level of support available, and is an approach that best centres internationally would take in this situation.

— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016

Madam has received exceptional care from the Apollo and AIIMS Teams, which are the equal of any in the world. - Professor Richard Beale

— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016

Our team of expert doctors continue to closely monitor and treat the Honourable Chief Minister. However her condition remains critical.

— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016

Press statement on Jayalalithaa's health condition by Dr Richard Beale

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— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016

AIADMK legislators gathered at the Apollo Hospitals in Chennai amid speculation that the party was looking at a successor to Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa.

The legislators have assembled inside a hall in the Apollo complex.

Jayalalithaa's condition is "extremely grave", Richard Beale, a London-based doctor who is assisting doctors here, said on Monday.

Beale, from the London Bridge Hospital, has been regularly consulted by doctors at the Apollo Hospitals here ever since Jayalalithaa was admitted in September.

Her condition is critical, but I have seen patients recovering from such illness; she is a fighter: Tamilisai Soundararajan, Tamil Nadu BJP Chief

She detained me under POTA but apart from politics I treat her like sister. She will come out of crisis: MDMK chief Vaiko. 

'Sister' Jayalalithaa will come out of crisis, says MDMK leader Vaiko amid prayers for her speedy recovery.  

Expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala questions meeting of her party MLAs, says why are they meeting when Jayalalithaa is alive, reports News18.com.  

She is being treated by a highly expert multidisciplinary team and is now on extra corporal life support: Dr Richard Beale on Jayalalithaa

O Panneerselvam likely to be the front-runner as Jayalalithaa's successor

Apollo Hospital confirms Jayalalithaa's grave health condition

Despite our best efforts, our beloved CM remains in a grave situation. #GodblessAmma

— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016

Despite our best efforts, our beloved CM remains in a grave situation: Sangita Reddy, Executive Director Apollo Group 

Despite our best efforts, our beloved CM remains in a grave situation.

— Sangita Reddy (@SangitaApollo) December 5, 2016

Security of Tamil Nadu CM's official residence in Chennai beefed up.

A team of doctors from Apollo Hospital, Chennai, is in regular touch with doctors in London.

Centre on Monday dispatched a team of specialists from the All India Institute of Medical Science to Apollo Hospital in Chennai where Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa is undergoing treatment after suffering cardiac arrest last evening.

Four specialists from AIIMS will soon be reaching Apollo Hospital.

The team of AIIMS doctors includes pulmonologist Dr GC Khilnani, anaesthetist Dr Anjan Trikha, cardiac surgeon Dr Sachin Talwar and cardiologist Dr Rajiv Narang.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday wished speedy recovery of his Tamil Nadu counterpart J Jayalalithaa.

"I pray for good health and speedy recovery of Jayalalithaaji," he said in a statement.

According to Apollo Hospital, Chennai, Jayalalithaa is on ECMO and other life support systems; she is being treated and closely monitored by a team of experts.

She is on ECMO and other life support systems. The Honourable Chief Minister is being treated and closely monitored by a team of experts.

— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016

 Jayalalithaa put on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: What is ECMO? Who needs it, how does it work?

Have temporarily suspended appointments for routine services to U.S. citizens and visa applicants: US Consulate General Chennai statement

US Consulate General in Chennai operating with reduced staffing on December 5, 2016: Statement

As Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa's health condition remains critical after she suffered cardiac arrest on Sunday evening, the US Consulate in Chennai issued an "emergency message" for American citizens.

The US Consulate on Monday asked American citizens to review their personal security plans and remain aware of the local events. 

Apollo Hospital says CM Jayalalithaa remains very critical, being closely observed.

I hope she recovers and gets well very soon: Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Jayalalithaa

Continuous treatment is being given to Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa, says Apollo Hospital

Continuous treatment is being given using ECMO to Puratchi Thalaivi Amma- Apollo Hospital

— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) December 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa is on ECMO and other life support systems, says Apollo Hospital's latest health bulletin

She is on ECMO and other life support systems. The Honourable Chief Minister is being treated and closely monitored by a team of experts.

— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016

Amma continues to be very critical, says Apollo Hospital's latest health bulletin

The Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu who suffered a cardiac arrest yesterday evening, continues to be very critical. #GodblessAmma

— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016

People in Kanpur pray for the speedy recovery of Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa

Union health minister briefs PM Narendra Modi about Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa's health condition.

There is no transparency, people want to know whether she is alive or not. PM must intervene and take care of this: Expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa

Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu to go to Chennai on Monday to take stock of Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa's health condition.

If Tamil Nadu requires help we are willing, Home Ministry will put forces on standby. Can't intervene on our own: Kiren Rijiju MoS 

Madurai (Tamil Nadu): Supporters pray for Jayalalithaa's speedy recovery

Mumbai: Supporters offer special prayers for speedy recovery of Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa at Dharavi's Shakthi Vinayakam temple

Kerala Governor P Sathasivam said he was "deeply saddened" to hear of the health condition of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and prayed for her speedy recovery.

In his message, the governor said: "Deeply saddened by TN CM Selvi J Jayalalithaa suffering cardiac arrest. I pray for her speedy recovery so that people of Tamil Nadu receive her service and blessings."

London doctor and team to treat Jayalalithaa; doctors from Delhi AIIMS too rushed to Chennai.

AIADMK MLAs to meet at 11 AM.

AIADMK member from Cuddalore district (Gandhi Nagar) died after seeing news about Jayalalithaa's health condition on Sunday night.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to the Tamil Nadu Governor. Governor informs him that there is no law and order situation in the state.

Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu speaks to the Governor and Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu and enquired about Jayalalithaa's health condition.

Jayalalithaa underwent a heart surgery on Monday morning, her party AIADMK confirmed to media.

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa's condition continues to remain critical; currently she is in CCU.

They needed doctors and we have sent them that, govt doing whatever possible. We hope and pray for Jayalalithaa's speedy recovery: JP Nadda

We are in regular touch with Apollo hospital and Tamil Nadu govt; have sent a team from Delhi AIIMS to Chennai: Union Health Minister JP Nadda 

An AIIMS team of four doctors from Delhi sent to Chennai's Apollo hospitals, confirms Union health minister JP Nadda

Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan and BJP Rajya Sabha MP La Ganesan reach Apollo hospital in Chennai to enquire about Jayalalithaa's health

UP CM Akhilesh Yadav wishes Jayalalithaa a speedy recovery

Got to hear about CM, TN Ms #Jayalalithaa's illness. May she regain her good state of health soon, wishing her a speedy recovery: #UPCM

— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) December 5, 2016

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa continues to remain in a critical state, says Apollo team;  Next few hours are 'very critical' for Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalitaaa, according to CNN-News18

Apollo Hospitals' press release on Amma's health.

Apollo Hospitals press release on Puratchi Thalaivi Amma's health. pic.twitter.com/2FpRJSDQat

— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) December 4, 2016

With all blessings she (Jayalalithaa ) will come out of this situation, being treated by the medical team: Tamil actor Sarathkumar

Chennai: Barricading, police deployment as huge crowd gathers outside Apollo hospital where Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa is admitted.

Heavy police deployment outside Apollo hospital in Chennai. CRPF on high alert.

Karnataka State Road Transport Corp temporarily stop bus services to TN after an incident of stone pelting near Tiruvannamalai, confirms Latha, KSRTC PRO

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation temporarily stop bus services to Tamil Nadu aftr incident of stone pelting on their bus near Tiruvannamalai

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Chennai: Supporters gather outside Apollo Hospital in Chennai, where CM Jayalalithaa is admitted, praying for her speedy recovery

Chennai: Traffic police officials block roads leading to Apollo hospital (Greams Road), where Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa is admitted, to avoid traffic congestion

Heavy deployment of police was made at the hospital on Greams Road where thousands of supporters of 'Amma' (mother), as she is fondly called by her supporters, and AIADMK cadre had gathered on hearing the news.

Ministers and top police officials also rushed to the hospital and held informal consultations on the situation.

Soon after the Apollo Hospitals statement came, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao and enquired about Jayalalithaa's health.

Rao, who is also Governor of Maharashtra, rushed to Chennai from Mumbai and went to the hospital.

Dr Richard Beale from London has also been consulted and concurred with line of treatment by our cardiologists & pulmonologists, the hospital said.

"She is being treated and monitored by a team of experts, including cardiologists, pulmonologist and critical care specialists," Chief Operating Officer and head of transformation of Apollo Hospital Dr Subbaiah Viswanathan said in the statement on Sunday.

Security has been beefed up across the state with the Tamil Nadu DGP ordering all police officers and personnel to report for duty by Monday morning for deployment.

Apollo Hospitals, in a tweet late last night, said doctors were closely monitoring Jayalalithaa's condition and trying their "very best".

"Our doctors are closely monitoring Hon'ble CM's condition and they are trying their very best," Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals, tweeted.

68-year-old Jayalalithaa is "critical", she said in an earlier tweet, adding that the AIADMK chief was on extracorporeal membrane heart assist device and being treated by a team of expert doctors and critical care specialists.

Jayalalithaa was hospitalised on September 22 after she complained of fever and dehydration. The hospital, which had been issuing bulletins on her health status, had later said she was being treated for infection with respiratory support, among others.