Overview

• Renuka Devi Baalu died Tuesday after several days of treatment at Apollo Hospital on Greams Road, according to reports.
• Her body was moved to the family residence in D. Nagar for public homage, family sources said.
• Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin visited the residence to lay wreaths and offer condolences.
• Leaders across parties, including Congress, MDMK, BJP and PMK figures, paid tributes or issued condolences.
• Stalin described her as a quiet pillar who supported senior DMK leader T.R. Baalu and Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa.