'She was truly a great leader,' sports fraternity pays tribute to Jayalalithaa

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday night announced a seven-day State Mourning from Tuesday in view of the demise of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.

During the period, the national flag on all government buildings will be flown at half-mast.

Indian sports stars, too, joined the nation in mourning the death of Tamil Nadu's Iron Lady.

Here are some of the tweets:

Prayers for maintenance of peace in Tamil Nadu. Strength to near and dear ones.#RIPAmma pic.twitter.com/IWy74Ic1mK

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 5, 2016

Deeply saddened with the demise of a Jayalalitha ji entire nation will miss you may rest her soul in a peace #Rip Amma

— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) December 6, 2016

Very sad to hear about Tamilnadu Chief minister Madam Jayalalitha's demise..a very popular leader for a weaker section ..#RIPAmma

— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) December 5, 2016

Deepest condolences to the family & well wishers. Rest in Peace Jayalalithaa ji. God bless your soul

— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) December 5, 2016

I join entire Tamilnadu in this moment of grief. Stay strong. #RipAmma

— Lt. Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) December 5, 2016

Saddened to hear about the demise of Jayalalithaa Ji.She was truely a great leader. #RIPAmma #IronLady #Icon

— Dhawal Kulkarni (@dhawal_kulkarni) December 6, 2016

Rest in peace #Jayalalithaa #AmmaForever...

— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) December 5, 2016