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The demise of senior BJP leader and former finance Minister Arun Jaitley has shocked the political fraternity . The Congress party paid rich tributes to Jaitley . Several of its leaders took to twitter to condole his death. Jaitley had huge respect across party lines . Interim president Sonia Gandhi in her condolence message said Jaitley had a long innings as a public figure, parliamentarian and minister and his contributions to public life will forever be remembered.
Other leaders who paid rich tributes include :
Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP
Deeply saddened by the tragic passing of my friend&DelhiUniv senior @arunjaitley. We first met when he was at DUSU& I was President of StStephen’sCollegeUnion. Despite political differences we enjoyed a healthy mutual respect&debated his Budget often in LS. A great loss4India pic.twitter.com/RzxO1V6NTV
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 24, 2019
Kapil Sibal , Congress leader and Close friend
Very sorry to learn that Arun Jaitley is no more . An old friend and a dear colleague will be remembered for his seminal contributions to the polity and as FM of India . As Leader of Opposition he was without match . He always stood steadfastly for his friends and for his party .
— Kapil Sibal (@KapilSibal) August 24, 2019
Together in cricket. pic.twitter.com/BYJpakfPk6
— Kapil Sibal (@KapilSibal) August 24, 2019
Randeep Surjewala , Congress, Communications in Charge
Saddened to know about the demise of Shri Arun Jaitley.
My deepest condolences to his family. An astute parliamentarian, he’ll always be remembered.
May his soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/eh3j1Fviqq
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) August 24, 2019
Ashok Gehlot, Rajsthan Chief Minister
Deeply saddened to know of untimely demise of former Union minister and senior BJP leader, Sh #ArunJaitley. My heartfelt condolences to his family members. May God give them strength. May his soul rest in peace.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) August 24, 2019
Ahmed Patel, Congress Leader
Extremely saddened to learn about the demise of Arun ji. In him the nation has a lost an articulate leader and an excellent human being
— Ahmed Patel (@ahmedpatel) August 24, 2019
