Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa passed away on December 5, 2016, leaving behind a state better known for its culture of freebies but not as well known for its industrial, social and economic progress, the indicators of which reveal it is now one of India's richest, most healthiest states. On #DataFix, Prachi Salve and Abhishek Waghmare discuss what makes Tamil Nadu stand out from the rest of India.
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