PM Modi pays tribute to Arun Jaitley on his 1st death anniversary; says 'I miss my friend'

PM Narendra Modi took to Twitter on Monday to pay tribute to Former Union Minister Arun Jaitley on his death anniversary. He tweeted a video from his speech from condolence meet in remembrance of Arun Jaitley from 2019. Narendra Modi went on say that he missed former Finance Minister and called him a legendary personality. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to Twitter to remember 'outstanding' Arun Jaitley, going on to praise him for his devotion to nation.

PM Narendra Modi remembers Arun Jaitley

PM Narendra Modi shared a video from prayer meet of Arun Jaitley. In his tweet, he wrote that he misses his friend and that late Arun Jaitely diligently served India, calling him a legendary personality. In 2019 video shared by PM Narendra Modi, he shares interesting stories from life of late Arun Jaitley.

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In video from 2019, PM Narendra Modi h expressed his pain and said that he never thought re would be a day when he would be called upon to pay tribute to his younger friend. He also said that he never got chance to meet late Arun Jaitley one last time and he would have to carry burden of regret in his heart for rest of his life. PM Modi said that former Jaitley h numerous health problems but even when asked he wouldn't talk about it and would speak about nation inste. 

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Amit Shah on Arun Jaitley's Death Anniversary

Home Minister Amit Shah took to Twitter on Arun Jaitley's first death anniversary. He praised him for being a great friend and human being. Amit Shah went on call former Union Minister 'an outstanding politician' and a 'prolific orator'. 

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More on Arun Jaitely

Arun Jaitley h started his political career as a student leer with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parish (ABVP) during his time at Delhi University. He rose through  ranks and in 1974 became President of Students Union of DU. In 1977, Arun Jaitley became president and All India Secretary of Delhi ABVP. Soon after he joined BJP Youth wing he rose to rank of president and became secretary of Delhi Unit. In 1999, he was appointed as Minister of State for Information and Brocasting. From 2000-2004 he served as Minister for Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs and Shipping following which he took a step back from politics and focused on his legal career in Supreme Court of India. In 2009, L.K. vani chose him as Leer of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, a position which he retained till 2014. He was selected by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be Union Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs and Defence in 2014 and held position till end of first Modi government.

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