Preparations underway at Marina beach for Jayalalithaa's last rites

December 06, 2016 12:31

Preparations are underway for the last rites ceremony of Jayalalithaa at MGR Memorial at Marina beach.

'Amma' will be cremated next to the memorial site of her mentor and former chief minister MG Ramachandran.

Apart from the entire AIADMK cadre, some opposition leaders, including those from the DMK, may also attend the ceremony.

Security has been beefed up at the Marina beach.

As per media reports, people have already started thronging the venue.

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