US lawmakers, eminent Indian-Americans paid tribute to Jayalalithaa at Capitol Hill
US lawmakers and eminent Indian- Americans paid glowing tributes to late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa at a memorial service held at the US Capitol Hill, describing her a mass leader who inspired people across the globe.
Jayalalithaa was a leader who inspired people across the globe by her innovative welfare programs and women empowerment initiatives, said Congressman Danny K Davis during the memorial service held here last week.
Davis highlighted Jayalalithaa's charismatic connection with the masses that endeared her to all.
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi praised the dynamic leadership of Jayalalithaa and her life that embodied her relentless fight for the poor.
The memorial service was organised by Chicago-based World Federation Of Tamil Youth, a media release said yesterday.
Jayalalithaa died on December 5 after suffereing from a cardiac arrest.
--PTI First published: 10 January 2017, 13:14 IST
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