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Security has been increased outside the hospital.

"She is being treated and monitored by a team of experts including Cardiologists, Pulmonologist and the Critical Care Specialists," Chennai’s Apollo Hospital said in a statement on Sunday.

The hospital also tweeted: "The Hon'ble CM is the beloved leader of the masses. Please join us in praying for her speedy recovery. #GodblessAmma #Jayalalithaa."

"Dr Richard Beale from London has also been consulted and he has concurred with the line of treatment by our cardiologists & pulmonologists," it said.

The CM's AIADMK tweeted: "Puratchi Thalaivi Amma suffered a cardiac arrest this evening, Amma is being treated & her health is being monitored by experts.

Meanwhile, president Pranab Mukherjee and other political leaders have wished for the southern leader's speedy recovery.

"Distressed to hear about CM Jayalalithaa suffering a cardiac arrest, my prayers for her speedy recovery #PresidentMukherjee," read a tweet posted on the President of India's Twitter handle.

Office of RG, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's Twitter handle, said: "Praying for Jayalalithaa ji's quick recovery. I hope she gets better very soon."

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted: "Very concerned about the health of Jayalalitha Ji. Like my friends in Tamil Nadu, I am praying for her speedy recovery. May God bless her."

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu posted: "Wishing #jayalalithaa Hon CM of TN a speedy recovery, Let her be healthy soon."

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, "Deeply concerned about the recent news of Hon'ble CM of Tamil Nadu Jayalalithaa ji's health condition. I pray for her speedy recovery."