▸Jayalalithaa served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for six terms spanning from 1991 to 2016, holding the position for over fourteen years.
▸She was the longest-serving general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, a Dravidian party, from January 1988 to December 2016.
▸During the 1960s, she emerged as a leading film actress.
▸Despite her initial reluctance, Jayalalithaa became a prolific actor.
▸She appeared in numerous films primarily in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages.
▸Jayalalithaa earned the title 'Queen of Tamil Cinema' for her remarkable performances as an actress and dancer.
▸'M' was a frequent co-star in her films.
▸'M' is a known figure in reference.
▸G. R. initiated his political journey transitioning from a revered cultural icon.
▸In 1982, G. R. founded the political party.
▸This chief minister joined the party established by G. R.
▸Following a swift rise in her political career, she secured a seat in India's Parliament's upper house.
▸After the demise of her father in 1987, Jayalalithaa declared herself as the political heir amidst opposition from M. G. R.'s widow, V. N. Janaki.
▸She assumed sole leadership of the party.
▸After the 1989 election, she became the leader of the opposition.
▸Karunanidhi was perceived as her adversary.
▸Jayalalithaa became the youngest Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 1991.
▸Her council of ministers were predominantly ceremonial, with state power centralized among a select group of bureaucrats.
▸The cradle-baby scheme, allowing mothers to anonymously offer newborns for adoption, was initiated during her tenure.
▸Despite receiving a nominal monthly salary of one rupee, Jayalalithaa drew attention for her extravagant displays of wealth, notably during her foster son's lavish wedding.
▸A notable incident occurred on 7 September 1995.
▸In the 1996 election, the AIADMK faced a significant defeat.
▸Jayalalithaa faced imprisonment following corruption charges filed by the new Karunanidhi government.
▸Her political fortunes improved in the 1998 general election after withdrawing support from Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government.
▸Despite being barred from contesting due to corruption allegations, the AIADMK returned to power in 2001.
▸Shortly after assuming office, Jayalalithaa was disqualified and had to relinquish the position.
▸Panneerselvam took over briefly before Jayalalithaa returned as Chief Minister following her acquittal.
▸Her administration faced criticism for its harsh treatment of political rivals.
▸After the 2011 assembly election victory, Jayalalithaa once again assumed office as Chief Minister.
▸Her government's social welfare initiatives, including 'Amma' branded goods, garnered significant attention.
▸Jayalalithaa was disqualified from office following a conviction in a disproportionate-assets case but later reinstated after acquittal.
▸She became the first Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to be re-elected since M. G. R. in 1984.
▸Following a cardiac arrest, Jayalalithaa passed away after 75 days in the hospital, becoming the first female Chief Minister in India to die in office.
