Australian High Commissioner condoles Jayalalithaa's death
"A sad day. Deepest condolences to the people of Tamil Nadu and to the family of CM #Jayalalithaa," Sidhu tweeted.
The Australian Consulate-General here said it will remain closed until further notice.
"The Government of Tamil Nadu has declared a seven-day period of mourning. The Australian Consulate-General will remain closed until further notice," read the official website of the Australian Consulate-General in Chennai.
Jayalalithaa passed away at a Chennai hospital on Monday.
She was 68.
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