The frenzy over Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa’s critical heath condition, some leaders of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) cadre died, apparently due to shock after news of Jayalalithaa’s deteriorating health spread.

A 62-year-old AIADMK functionary named Palaniyammal died of a stroke after hearing news of Jayalalithaa’s critical condition on Sunday night. She was watching television when she stumbled upon the news of Jayalalitha’s critical health condition. She suffered a shock and collapsed on the spot with news of the unfortunate development.

Similarly in an incident in Erode, N Raju, a daily wager from Ambedkar Nagar, was watching the news on television about the critical condition of their beloved leader, when his sitting position changed. His wife Gandhimathi immediately informed the ‘108 ambulance’, that rushed to the spot and declared him dead after the check-up.

In a similar accident, Jayaraman, 55, an AIADMK party functionary from Chinnappan Street in Arisipalayam in Salem district suffered a cardiac arrest while watching the news of the CM’s critical condition on television. He was rushed to the hospital, but to no avail. He is survived by a wife, three daughters and a son.

Hundreds of devotees have kept a round-the-clock vigil outside the private hospital in the state capital Chennai since she was first admitted in September suffering from a fever. Their numbers have swelled since her condition worsened on Sunday.

Also, some Jaya’s devoted supporters have been known to commit suicide in the past in reaction to any bad news about her. This shows her legacy and love that she has got in the nation.

Not many politicians have enjoyed the kind of love and affection that former Tamil Nadu chief minister J. Jayalalithaa had among her people. Here’s hoping she rests in peace.