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I miss my friend a lot: PM Modi remembers Arun Jaitley

former Union finance Minister Arun Jaitley's first death anniversary
former Union finance Minister Arun Jaitley's first death anniversary
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Published : Aug 24, 2020, 9:07 AM IST

Updated : Aug 24, 2020, 11:23 AM IST

10:49 August 24

  • आज मेरे प्रिय मित्र अरुण जेटली जी की पहली पुण्य तिथि है। आज भी स्वीकार कर पाना मुश्किल है! मन के इस खालीपन में अब अरुण जी की स्मृतियां ही वास करती हैं।स्मृति शेष।

    पुण्य स्मृति को मेरा सादर प्रणाम। pic.twitter.com/6yEixaQSOR

    — Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) August 24, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Vice Prez remembers Jaitley, describes him as multi-faceted personality
 

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday paid tributes to former Union minister and BJP leader Arun Jaitley on his first death anniversary, describing him as a multi-faceted personality who served the nation with distinction. A politician, lawyer and a Union minister, Jaitley played many roles in his public life.
He died last year after prolonged illness. "I pay my humble tributes to my friend, Shri Arun Jaitley Ji on his death anniversary. Shri Jaitley was a multi-faceted personality and served the nation with distinction in various capacities," Naidu wrote on Twitter. 

08:56 August 24

Jaitley played a key role in country's inclusive development, says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi 

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the former Union Minister played a pivotal role in the "inclusive development" of the country.

"My tributes to able administrator, effective organiser Late Arun Jaitley Ji on his death anniversary. Arun Ji played a pivotal role in "Inclusive Development" of the country. #ArunJaitley ji," Naqvi's tweet read.

08:54 August 24

BJP President JP Nadda pays homage

BJP President JP Nadda paid homage to Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on his first death anniversary. 

He tweets, "The unending contribution of his public welfare policies and schemes in nation-building will always be remembered."

08:53 August 24

  • 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. https://t.co/oTcSeyssRk

    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

'I miss my friend a lot', says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday remembered former Union finance minister Arun Jaitley on the first anniversary of his death for his diligent service to the country and his 'wit, intellect, legal acumen'.

“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,” the Prime Minister tweeted.

The Prime Minister also tagged a video of his comments during a prayer meeting in his memory. 

08:38 August 24

On the occasion of former Union finance Minister Arun Jaitley's first death anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other party leaders paid tributes to him.

  • 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.

    — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 24, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday paid tribute to former Cabinet Minister and BJP stalwart Arun Jaitley on his death anniversary.

Shah called him an "outstanding politician" and said he was someone who had "no parallels in Indian polity".

"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 tweeted.

In a tweet today, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr Jitendra Singh said that Jaitley's demise "left a void which is difficult to fill".

"What #ArunJaitley meant to me, is an enigma even for me. For several years, he was virtually a part of my daily routine. It has never been the same after 24th August 2019. Friend, guide, mentor... all in one. He left a void, difficult to fill... atleast in our lifetime," he tweeted.

10:49 August 24

  • आज मेरे प्रिय मित्र अरुण जेटली जी की पहली पुण्य तिथि है। आज भी स्वीकार कर पाना मुश्किल है! मन के इस खालीपन में अब अरुण जी की स्मृतियां ही वास करती हैं।स्मृति शेष।

    पुण्य स्मृति को मेरा सादर प्रणाम। pic.twitter.com/6yEixaQSOR

    — Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) August 24, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Vice Prez remembers Jaitley, describes him as multi-faceted personality
 

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday paid tributes to former Union minister and BJP leader Arun Jaitley on his first death anniversary, describing him as a multi-faceted personality who served the nation with distinction. A politician, lawyer and a Union minister, Jaitley played many roles in his public life.
He died last year after prolonged illness. "I pay my humble tributes to my friend, Shri Arun Jaitley Ji on his death anniversary. Shri Jaitley was a multi-faceted personality and served the nation with distinction in various capacities," Naidu wrote on Twitter. 

08:56 August 24

Jaitley played a key role in country's inclusive development, says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi 

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the former Union Minister played a pivotal role in the "inclusive development" of the country.

"My tributes to able administrator, effective organiser Late Arun Jaitley Ji on his death anniversary. Arun Ji played a pivotal role in "Inclusive Development" of the country. #ArunJaitley ji," Naqvi's tweet read.

08:54 August 24

BJP President JP Nadda pays homage

BJP President JP Nadda paid homage to Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on his first death anniversary. 

He tweets, "The unending contribution of his public welfare policies and schemes in nation-building will always be remembered."

08:53 August 24

  • 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. https://t.co/oTcSeyssRk

    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

'I miss my friend a lot', says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday remembered former Union finance minister Arun Jaitley on the first anniversary of his death for his diligent service to the country and his 'wit, intellect, legal acumen'.

“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,” the Prime Minister tweeted.

The Prime Minister also tagged a video of his comments during a prayer meeting in his memory. 

08:38 August 24

On the occasion of former Union finance Minister Arun Jaitley's first death anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other party leaders paid tributes to him.

  • 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.

    — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 24, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday paid tribute to former Cabinet Minister and BJP stalwart Arun Jaitley on his death anniversary.

Shah called him an "outstanding politician" and said he was someone who had "no parallels in Indian polity".

"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 tweeted.

In a tweet today, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr Jitendra Singh said that Jaitley's demise "left a void which is difficult to fill".

"What #ArunJaitley meant to me, is an enigma even for me. For several years, he was virtually a part of my daily routine. It has never been the same after 24th August 2019. Friend, guide, mentor... all in one. He left a void, difficult to fill... atleast in our lifetime," he tweeted.

Last Updated : Aug 24, 2020, 11:23 AM IST
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