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Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is away on a three nation tour said he could not imagine that is friend Arun Jaitley is no more . The former finance minister and BJP stalwart Arun Jaitley passed away at 66 after he was admitted in AIIMS on August 9 .
Addressing the Indian community in Bahrain, PM Modi said, “I cannot think that I am here in Bahrain and my dear friend Arun Jaitley is no more. Some days ago, we lost our former Foreign Minister Behen Sushma Ji. Today my friend Arun left. He was a friend who stayed at every step.”
In his series of tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled Jaitley’s invaluable contribution
My friend Arun Jaitley loved India, loved his party and loved being among people.
It is upsetting and unbelievable that a person I have known since our youth is no longer in our midst.
I pay my tributes to him. pic.twitter.com/lFkCXxfxqS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2019
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2019
With the demise of Arun Jaitley Ji, I have lost a valued friend, whom I have had the honour of knowing for decades. His insight on issues and nuanced understanding of matters had very few parallels. He lived well, leaving us all with innumerable happy memories. We will miss him!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2019
