<p>An inconsolable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam hugged Narendra Modi emotionally on a couple of occasions as the Prime Minister approached the casket containing Jayalalithaa's body to pay his last respects.<br /><br />The atmosphere was surcharged as Modi, amid tight security, walked into Rajaji Hall, where the AIADMK supremo's body is lying in state.<br /><br />As he walked towards Panneerselvam after placing a wreath near the body, the latter broke down and hugged him. Modi affectionately patted him, suggesting that he be strong.<br /><br />As Modi walked back to his vehicle, Panneerselvam again hugged him with tears in his eyes.<br /><br />Earlier, the Prime Minister consoled Jayalalithaa's close confidante Sasikala, who was crying.<br /><br />Even at that time, Panneerselvam again broke down and the Prime Minister hugged him, asking him to control his emotions.<br /><br />A huge posse of security personnel, including black cat commandos, were on alert as the Prime Minister passed through the huge crowd that had converged at the Rajaji Hall.<br /><br />Modi was also seen requesting people not to take photos on their mobile phones as he greeted them with folded hands.</p>
<p>An inconsolable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam hugged Narendra Modi emotionally on a couple of occasions as the Prime Minister approached the casket containing Jayalalithaa's body to pay his last respects.<br /><br />The atmosphere was surcharged as Modi, amid tight security, walked into Rajaji Hall, where the AIADMK supremo's body is lying in state.<br /><br />As he walked towards Panneerselvam after placing a wreath near the body, the latter broke down and hugged him. Modi affectionately patted him, suggesting that he be strong.<br /><br />As Modi walked back to his vehicle, Panneerselvam again hugged him with tears in his eyes.<br /><br />Earlier, the Prime Minister consoled Jayalalithaa's close confidante Sasikala, who was crying.<br /><br />Even at that time, Panneerselvam again broke down and the Prime Minister hugged him, asking him to control his emotions.<br /><br />A huge posse of security personnel, including black cat commandos, were on alert as the Prime Minister passed through the huge crowd that had converged at the Rajaji Hall.<br /><br />Modi was also seen requesting people not to take photos on their mobile phones as he greeted them with folded hands.</p>