Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor paid tribute to former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley following his demise on Saturday, August 24.  senior BJP lawmaker passed away at of 66 at Delhi's AIIMS hospital. After hospital made official anuncement of his demise, Anil Kapoor took to Twitter and paid hom to veteran political leader. 

Anil Kapoor recalled time when he met Arun Jaitley about 20 years back and said that he been a huge admirer of politician since n. Anil Kapoor furr mentioned how Jaitley's demise is a 'huge loss for nation' and stated that he will be 'truly missed'. Anil Kapoor concluded his post extending heartfelt condolences to family of former FM.

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Sharing a picture of Arun Jaitley, Anil Kapoor wrote, "Met Shri #ArunJaitley Ji almost 20 years back for first time & has been his admirer ever since. His demise is a huge loss for our nation. Will be truly missed. My heartfelt condolences to family." 

Here's his post:

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Arun Jaitley battling illness

Arun Jaitley, 66, was battling prolonged illness and was admitted to AIIMS on August 9th this year. He was visited by several top leaders of country since his admission. President Kovind visited AIIMS on day of his admission to hospital, PM Modi visited him immediately after his return to country from Bhutan. Union Minister Home Minister Amit Shah was also present in hospital on August 11.

Arun Jaitley was anunced dead by AIIMS earlier in day, who in a statement revealed that he took his last breath at 12:07 PM. 

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Arun Jaitley's political journey

Arun Jaitley involved in politics since his time as a student. He was a member of ABVP and served as President of Delhi University Students Union in 1974. Like a number of his contemporaries in BJP, Arun Jaitley was put under preventive custody for fighting Emergency as part of JP movement, clampdown on him lasting 19 months. Later, he rose to become president of Delhi ABVP and its All India Secretary.

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Arun Jaitley is best kwn for having served as Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs in first Narendra Modi government has also held portfolios of Defence and Information and Broadcasting. It was Arun Jaitley who rolled out GST in 2017 which saw India becoming a unified market for goods and services for first time, and was also first chairman of GST council, is widely credited for forging consensus leading to Constitutional amendment that eventually passed GST Bill.