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Arun Jaitley leaves behind a rich and chequered legacy

India | August 25, 2019 11:46 IST

Jaitley was undoubtedly one of the BJP's most prominent leaders, besides being the Finance Minister during the first term of its government between 2014 and 2019. And he leaves behind a rich and chequered legacy, one where his tenure as the Finance Minister is marked with bold reforms, including some of the most far-reaching since Independence, as well as the notorious 'demonetisation' that dealt the hardest blow to the country's masses.

Jaitley's demise a personal loss for me: Amit Shah condoles death of former Finance Minister

India | August 25, 2019 11:47 IST

A brilliant orator and a dedicated activist, Jaitley held important positions like the country's finance minister, defence minister and leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, Shah said.

It was his series of tweets on August 6 on the abrogation

Arun Jaitley's last 12 tweets show how he much missed politics

India | August 25, 2019 11:47 IST

Arun Jaitley's last tweet came on August 7 when he paid his tributes for Tulsidas Jayanti before tweeting how heartbroken he was at the demise of his cabinet colleague Sushma Swaraj, who passed away at the AIIMS following a cardiac arrest on August 6.

RIP Arun Jaitley: See rare pictures of former finance minister’s childhood and college days

People | August 24, 2019 15:51 IST

Former finance minister Arun Jaitley passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on August 9. Have a look at some unseen pictures of Arun Jaitley's childhood pictures.

Arun Jaitley seen with student leaders in 1970s, Jaitley

Rare and unseen photos of Arun Jaitley

India | August 24, 2019 18:20 IST

Arun Jaitley breathed his last at New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences. He was 66. IndiaTvNews.com brings to you some rare and unseen photos of Arun Jaitley.

Jaitley's contributions to public life will be remembered forever: Sonia Gandhi pays tribute

India | August 24, 2019 15:36 IST

The Congress party said, "We are deeply saddened to hear the passing of Shri Arun Jaitley. Our condolences to his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them in this time of grief."

Jaitley to be cremated at Nigambodh Ghat on Sunday

India | August 24, 2019 14:52 IST

From BJP headquarters, it will be taken to the Nigambodh Ghat for the last rites.

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Lost a close friend of over five decades: Rajat Sharma mourns Arun Jaitley's demise

India | August 24, 2019 20:58 IST

India TV Editor-In-Chief and Chairman Rajat Sharma has expressed deep sorrow on Arun Jaitley's death. Rajat Sharma was a close friend of Arun Jaitley for over 50 years.

Pay your tributes to Arun Jaitley

India | August 24, 2019 14:51 IST

With Arun Jaitley's death, a light has gone out of Indian politics. Jaitley Ji breathed his last in New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). He was 66. IndiaTvNews.com pays tribute to Arun Jaitley. You can also send in your tributes for Arun Jaitley in our comments section.

Jaitley's 'sound legal advise' was trusted across political

Jaitley's 'sound legal advice' was trusted across political divide: Solicitor General

India | August 24, 2019 14:35 IST

"He will be remembered as a sane voice, a dependable friend, an intelligent statesman and a legal luminary whose sound legal advice was trusted by all persons in public life across the political divide," Mehta added.

Telangana, Andhra CMs condole Jaitley's death

India | August 24, 2019 13:56 IST

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao, in his condolence message, recalled the services rendered by Jaitley to the nation and prayed that the former Finance Minister's soul may rest in peace. Rao conveyed his condolences to the members of the bereaved family.

Life and times of Arun Jaitley

India | August 24, 2019 15:00 IST

From being late prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's blue-eyed man to BJP's Man Friday Arun Jaitley donned many a glove. IndiaTvNews.com takes you through the timeline of Arun Jaitley, a man whose void will hardly be ever filled.

Jaitley will be missed: Kejriwal, Sisodia

India | August 24, 2019 14:47 IST

"Untimely demise of former Finance Minister and senior leader Jaitley is a huge loss to the nation. A legal luminary and an experienced political leader known for his governance skills will be missed by the country. Thoughts and prayers with his family in this moment of grief," Kejriwal tweeted.

Arun Jaitley no more: The editor's choice prime minister

India | August 24, 2019 15:23 IST

A brilliant strategist and one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's most trusted colleagues, Jaitley was far more than an accomplished lawyer and many notches above his contemporaries in politics. The overcrowded grand stage of Delhi's intoxicating power elite has paused. It has lost one of its main protagonists, who passed away at AIIMS after prolonged illness on Saturday.

22 Interesting Facts you should know about Arun Jaitley

22 interesting facts about Arun Jaitley

India | August 25, 2019 11:40 IST

22 interesting facts about Arun Jaitley: Suave, affable, articulate - Arun Jaitley was all combined. For many years, especially Arun Jaitley remained Atal Bihari Vajpayee's troubleshooter. With his knowledge of law and understanding of politics, Jaitley established himself as the man who could manage things in the backroom while also present party's view to media and public with elan.

RIP Arun Jaitley: Lost a political giant, says PM Modi

India | August 24, 2019 13:37 IST

"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," the prime minister tweeted.