Staunch supporters of Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, who has been in the hospital for a fortnight now, have taken to several unconventional methods to pray for her recovery. From public prayers and pujas to strange feats, fans of ‘Amma’, as the 68-year-old AIADMK leader is reverentially known, know no bounds when it comes to hoping for her well being. Though that number has considerably dwindled, cadres from the ruling AIADMK and party supporters are still maintaining their vigil. Public pujasPublic pujas have been held since day one for the ailing CM, with party MLAs across Tamil Nadu using temples to show their devotion. Self-immolationOne cadre took his devotion to Amma a little far when he attempted self-immolation in Virudhachalam of coastal Cuddalore district on Wednesday.

Source: Hindustan Times October 06, 2016 08:37 UTC