NEW DELHI: Former Finance Minister and veteran BJP leader Arun Jaitley passed away tragically on Saturday. He had been battling the disease for quite some time. The death of Jaitley has led to a wave of mourning across the country. Leaders of various parties have also expressed grief. Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed grief that Arunji, with his unique experience and rare ability, discharged various responsibilities in the organisation and government. Arunji, a brilliant speaker and dedicated worker, played important positions like the Country's Finance Minister, the Defence Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. '

On the other hand, Congress has expressed grief and condolences to Jaitley's family. The Congress party has said in its official Twitter handle, "We are deeply saddened to hear about Arun Jaitley's death. Our condolences and prayers are with his family in this hour of grief," Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi expressed deep sorrow and anguish over The Untimely Death of Arun Jaitley.

Expressing condolences over his death, Sonia Gandhi said Jaitley played a long shift as a public figure, MP and minister and his significant contribution to public life will always be remembered.

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