Gautami raps PMO’s silence on Jaya’s death

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, she said, “If we are to be told today that a letter that was addressed directly to our Prime Minister, the contents of which raged across our nation, both on national and social media, has escaped the notice of his office and therefore himself, it is an extremely devastating reality for us to face.” 

“How is a citizen’s query, made with honest intent and immense grief, any less relevant because it has been delivered on a communication platform of modern technology?” she asked. She charged the Central Government of apathy towards Tamil Nadu and wrote that though several ministers vis ited late Jayalalithaa during her hospitalisation, none responded to the queries she raised on behalf of the people on the late leader’s death. 

“To deny answers to our questions and deny justice to Jayalalithaa is to deny Tamil Nadu itself. Why must we be forced to accept this apathy towards our anguish and uncertainty?” 

Stating that the death of one of the foremost chief ministers, that too while she was  in office has been shrouded in mystery and complete obscurity, Gautami insisted and said, “as citizens of this state and this nation, we are entitled to have complete knowledge of these details. It is a fundamental confidence and security that a democratic nation owes her people. In addition to this, Amma is a leader who has a lasting and very real bond with the crores of her people who love and respect her. Our anguish and our grief must be respected and honoured with answers. With the truth.”