He Followed Jayalalitha in Death!

Tamil Nadu woke up to yet shocking news today. Went to bed last night on a weighty heart and tearful eyes in the memories of Jayalalitha, here comes news that senior journalist, political analyst and actor Cho Ramaswamy (82) died in the same Apollo Hospital, Chennai in the wee hours. He was a close advisor, guide to Jayalalitha. Perhaps, Cho is the only man whom Jaya admired alot.  

Cho Ramaswamy was suffering with age related multiple ailments and admitted in Apollo sometime back. Few months back, Amma met him personally and instilled confidence in him to fight against the disease. Unfortunately, Amma passed day one day early than Cho.

Thuglak is most popular political magazine founded by Cho and is known for brutal criticism at the ruling parties. He was a screen writer, director and acted in over 180 Tamil movies. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is upset hearing the news. 

‘Cho Ramaswamy was a dear friend. I have been to his annual readers meeting which were an unprecedented editor reader interface. Cho Ramaswamy was insightful, frank and brilliant. I am pained by his demise and condolences to his family, countless readers of Thuglak,’ Modi said.

Amma may need a long standing friend and politial advisor in heaven, coincidentally Cho rushed to Jaya in death.