The Biggest breaking news is coming that Ex-Finance And Corporate Affair Minister Shree Arun Jaitley Ji is no more. This is bad news for India. Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley died at Delhi's AIIMS hospital at 12:07 pm today. Mr. Jaitley, one of the chief defenders of PM Modi's government, died today at 66 after battling a long illness. He had been admitted at Delhi's AIIMS hospital and is the second high profile loss for the ruling BJP after former Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj, who died on August 6.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his condolences on the death of former Union Minister Arun Jaitley this morning. PM Modi is in the UAE on a three-nation visit to the Gulf. "Arun Jaitley Ji was a political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary. He was an articulate leader who made a lasting contribution to India. His passing away is very saddening. Spoke to his wife Sangeeta Ji as well as son Rohan, and expressed condolences. Om Shanti."
PM Modi spoke with Mr. Jaitley's wife and son, who insisted that he should not cut short his foreign visit.
PM Modi said, "Full of life, blessed with wit, a great sense of humor and charisma, Arun Jaitley Ji was admired by people across all sections of society. He was multi-faceted, having impeccable knowledge about India's Constitution, history, public policy, governance, and administration."
"During his long political career, Arun Jaitley Ji held multiple ministerial responsibilities, which enabled him to contribute towards India's economic growth, strengthening our defense capabilities, creating people-friendly laws and enhancing trade with other nations," he said.
"BJP and Arun Jaitley Ji had an unbreakable bond. As a fiery student leader, he was at the forefront of protecting our democracy during the Emergency. He became a much-liked face of our Party, who could articulate the Party programs and ideology to a wide spectrum of society.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who died today in Delhi after a prolonged illness, will always be "remembered for pulling the economy out of the gloom."
Leaders of every party are giving respect. This is really a matter of loss for the country. Today we have lost a great great man whose lack can never be fulfilled. He was a great warrior and kept fighting for the country till his last breath. May his soul rest in peace.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his condolences on the death of former Union Minister Arun Jaitley this morning. PM Modi is in the UAE on a three-nation visit to the Gulf. "Arun Jaitley Ji was a political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary. He was an articulate leader who made a lasting contribution to India. His passing away is very saddening. Spoke to his wife Sangeeta Ji as well as son Rohan, and expressed condolences. Om Shanti."
PM Modi spoke with Mr. Jaitley's wife and son, who insisted that he should not cut short his foreign visit.
PM Modi said, "Full of life, blessed with wit, a great sense of humor and charisma, Arun Jaitley Ji was admired by people across all sections of society. He was multi-faceted, having impeccable knowledge about India's Constitution, history, public policy, governance, and administration."
"During his long political career, Arun Jaitley Ji held multiple ministerial responsibilities, which enabled him to contribute towards India's economic growth, strengthening our defense capabilities, creating people-friendly laws and enhancing trade with other nations," he said.
"BJP and Arun Jaitley Ji had an unbreakable bond. As a fiery student leader, he was at the forefront of protecting our democracy during the Emergency. He became a much-liked face of our Party, who could articulate the Party programs and ideology to a wide spectrum of society.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who died today in Delhi after a prolonged illness, will always be "remembered for pulling the economy out of the gloom."
Leaders of every party are giving respect. This is really a matter of loss for the country. Today we have lost a great great man whose lack can never be fulfilled. He was a great warrior and kept fighting for the country till his last breath. May his soul rest in peace.
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