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Jayalalithaa born?","a":"J. Jayalalithaa was born on 24 February 1948 in Melukote."},{"q":"What positions has J. Jayalalithaa held?","a":"Positions held by J. Jayalalithaa include: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (2015–2016); Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (2011–2014); Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (2002–2006); Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (2001–2001); Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (1991–1996)."},{"q":"Where did J. Jayalalithaa study?","a":"J. Jayalalithaa was educated at Bishop Cotton Girls' School, Stella Maris College."}],"related":[{"name":"M. G. Ramachandran","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/m-g-ramachandran"},{"name":"C. N. Annadurai","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/c-n-annadurai"},{"name":"C. Rajagopalachari","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/c-rajagopalachari"},{"name":"M. Karunanidhi","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/m-karunanidhi"},{"name":"K. Kamaraj","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/k-kamaraj"},{"name":"C. 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