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    ISAS Briefs

    Quick analytical responses to occurrences in South Asia

    457 : J. Jayalalitha—a Strong and Charismatic Leader

    S. Narayan

    6 December 2016

    The passing away of J. Jayalithaa, the charismatic Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu removes a major political leader from the Tamil Nadu scene. The AIADMK party would find it very hard to replace her to carry on the legacy of the founder MGR. Her courage in adversity, total command over the party and her empathy with the poor enabled her to succeed time after time.