Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet colleagues remembered late BJP leader and former finance Minister Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary. The former finance minister was one of the backbone of the Modi government and most articulate party voice on host of issues and had rapport across party lines . He died on August 24, 2019.
Remembering Arun Jaitley and terming him my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted “Remembering my friend, Arun Jaitley Ji on his birth anniversary. His warm personality, intellect, legal acumen and wit are missed by all those he closely interacted with. He worked tirelessly for India’s progress,” Modi tweeted.
Remembering my friend, Arun Jaitley Ji on his birth anniversary. His warm personality, intellect, legal acumen and wit are missed by all those he closely interacted with. He worked tirelessly for India’s progress.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 28, 2020
Home Minister Amit Shah said Jaitley was an outstanding parliamentarian whose knowledge and insights had very few parallels. “He made a lasting contribution to Indian polity and served the nation with great passion & devotion. My heartfelt tributes,” he said.
Remembering a great friend, Shri Arun Jaitley ji on his jayanti. He was an outstanding parliamentarian, whose knowledge and insights had very few parallels. He made a lasting contribution to Indian polity and served the nation with great passion & devotion. My heartfelt tributes.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 28, 2020
BJP president J P Nadda said Jaitley will be remembered as an articulate orator and capable strategist.
Defence Miniser Rajnath Singh said remembering Jaitley’s contribution to India’s public life and his role in strengthening the party will always be remembered.
Remembering Arun Jaitley ji on his jayanti. He was a seasoned leader, parliamentarian, lawyer and also a scholar.
His contribution to India’s public life and his role in strengthening the party will always be remembered. I offer my heartfelt tributes to Arunji on his jayanti.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 28, 2020