PM Modi remembers former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on death anniversary, says ‘miss my friend a lot’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday remembered the former Union Minister Arun Jaitley on the latter’s death anniversary. "I miss my friend a lot," the Prime Minister tweeted and shared an old video, recalling Mr Jaitley's contributions as a political leader. Jaitley had passed on this date last year after a long illness.   

"On this day, last year, we lost Shri Arun Jaitley Ji. I miss my friend a lot. Arun Ji diligently served India. His wit, intellect, legal acumen and warm personality were legendary. Here is what I had said during a prayer meeting in his memory," PM Modi tweeted, along with an old video. 

Modi had mourned Jaitley’s death, saying he has lost a valued friend. He was in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the second leg of a three-nation visit when the news of the former finance minister came. 

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PM Modi wasn’t the only one to remember the former Union Minister. Home minister Amit Shah also tweeted to praise the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart. 

“Remembering Arun Jaitley ji, an outstanding politician, prolific orator and a great human being who had no parallels in Indian polity. He was multifaceted and a friend of friends, who will always be remembered for his towering legacy, transformative vision and devotion to nation,” Shah said. 

BJP president JP Nadda also paid his homage to Jaitley on his first death anniversary. 

“Salutes to ex-finance minister Shri Arun Jaitley, a brilliant leader, thinker, Padma Bhushan awardee, on his first death anniversary. The unending contribution of his public welfare policies and schemes in nation building will always be remembered,” Jadda tweeted. 

Jaitley had died of multiple organ failure at Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at the age of 66 on August 24, 2019, two weeks after he was admitted to the premier hospital.