Business honchos mourn Tamil Nadu CM's death
With the untimely passing away of Selvi J Jayalalithaa, the state has lost a great leader, a visionary, and a beloved friend, said chairman MRF Ltd.
Chennai: “With the untimely passing away of Selvi J Jayalalithaa, the state has lost a great leader, a visionary, and a beloved friend. She will always be remembered for her unwavering commitment to the development of the state of Tamil Nadu and its people, especially the under-privileged,” said K. M. Mammen, chairman and managing director, MRF Limited.
Venu Srinivasan, chairman, TVS Motor Company, said, “We at TVS Motor Company along with millions of citizens of India, are deeply saddened at the demise of our Chief Minister, Selvi J. Jayalalithaa. Our heartfelt condolences to her family and supporters. She promoted industry and commerce in order to generate employment and for economic progress and prosperity of the State. She will always be remembered for her relentless efforts towards the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu.”
“Dr J Jayalalithaa has been one of the most visionary and charismatic leaders of our state. With her compassion, courage and focus on the welfare of women and the people of the state she won millions of hearts and stood tall as a leader of the Tamil people. She has left an indelible mark on the history of Tamil Nadu,” said Mallika Srinivasan, chairman and CEO-Tafe.