Arun Jaitley Funeral Highlights: Mortal Remains Of Former Union Minister Cremated With Full State Honours
Arun Jaitley Funeral LIVE UPDATES: The mortal remains of former finance minister Arun Jaitley were on Sunday morning brought to the BJP headquarters for his admirers and followers to pay their last respects. The body will be taken to the Nigambodh Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna river for performing the last rites around 2.30 pm with full State honours, a senior BJP leader said. BJP workers and mourners are queued up in large numbers outside the party headquarters to pay their last respects to the leader.
Jaitley died at the AIIMS here at 12.07 pm on Saturday. The 66-year-old leader was undergoing treatment at the hospital, where he was admitted on August 9. After his demise at the hospital, the body was taken to his Kailash Colony residence.
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25 Aug 2019 04:13 PM
Rahul Gandhi expresses his condolences to Smt. Sangeeta Jaitley on the untimely demise of Shri Arun Jaitley.
Former finance minister Arun Jaitley was cremated at the Nigambodh Ghat here with full State honours on Sunday in the presence of leaders from across the political spectrum and scores of his admirers and party workers. Jaitley's son Rohan performed the last rites.
Rohan Jaitley carries the body of his father Arun Jaitley inside the cremation ground at Nigambodh Ghat for the final rites to begin. A wooden pyre has been prepared for the veteran BJP leader as political leaders across party lines wait on the sidelines.
The final rites ceremony to cremate Arun Jaitley will begin in a few moments from now as the entire BJP leadership along with opposition leaders gather at the Nigambodh Ghat.
The final rites ceremony to cremate Arun Jaitley will begin in a few moments from now as the entire BJP leadership along with opposition leaders gather at the Nigambodh Ghat.
Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, at Nigambodh Ghat.
Security was beefed up outside the BJP headquarters on Deendayal Upadhyay Road, with both police and paramilitary forces deployed in strength.
Security was beefed up outside the BJP headquarters on Deendayal Upadhyay Road, with both police and paramilitary forces deployed in strength.
BJP workers and mourners queued up in large numbers outside the party headquarters since morning to pay their last respects to the leader.
Posters remembering Jaitley have been put up on the roads leading to the Nigambodh Ghat, on the banks of the Yamuna river.
Posters remembering Jaitley have been put up on the roads leading to the Nigambodh Ghat, on the banks of the Yamuna river.
Himachal Pradesh government has announced 2-day state mourning over the demise of former Union Minister and BJP leader Arun Jaitley.
The mortal remains of former Union minister Arun Jaitley was taken to the Nigambodh Ghat from the BJP headquarters here on Sunday afternoon in a flower-decked gun carriage, amidst chants of 'Jaitley ji amar rahein' (long live Jaitley).
Among others who paid their respects are Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Yoga Guru Ramdev.
Rupani said the BJP would seek his strategy whenever there was an election in the state.
Rupani said the BJP would seek his strategy whenever there was an election in the state.
Union Ministers Harsh Vardhan and Piyush Goyal and Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das pay last respects to Former Union Minister and BJP leader Arun Jaitley at BJP headquarters.
Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla, Union ministers Prakash Javadekar, Piyush Goyal and Anurag Thakur, and several BJP leaders and AAP's Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh also paid their last respect to Jaitley.
Arun Jaitley's mortal remains is kept in BJP Headquarters. Party workers, senior leaders and admirers pay their tributes to Arun Jaitley. Jaitley's mortal remains will be taken to Nigambodh ghat for cremation.
On Saturday, the body was kept at his residence where President Ram Nath Kovind, BJP president Amit Shah and several leaders across the political spectrum offered floral tributes to the former Union minister.
Shah on Saturday said Jaitley was a crusader against corruption and credited him for taking the Jan Dhan Yojana to the masses, demonetisation and the successful implementation of the GST.
Shah on Saturday said Jaitley was a crusader against corruption and credited him for taking the Jan Dhan Yojana to the masses, demonetisation and the successful implementation of the GST.
BJP workers and mourners are queued up in large numbers outside the party headquarters to pay their last respects to the leader.
Outside the party office, people chanted 'Jab tak suraj chand rahega Jaitley tera naam rahega' (Your name will endure as long as the Sun and the Moon exist)' and 'Jaitley ji amar rahe' (You live long forever).
Jaitley's body was brought to the BJP headquarters located on the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg here from his Kailash Colony residence. The body will be taken to the Nigambodh Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna river for performing the last rites around 2.30 pm with full State honours, a senior BJP leader said.
Jaitley's body was brought to the BJP headquarters located on the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg here from his Kailash Colony residence. The body will be taken to the Nigambodh Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna river for performing the last rites around 2.30 pm with full State honours, a senior BJP leader said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Working President of Bharatiya Janata Party, JP Nadda, pay respects to former Union Minister Arun Jaitley, at party headquarters.
Mortal remains of Former Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley brought to party headquarters.
BJP president Amit Shah has reached the party headquarters as the gun carriage with the mortal remains of Arun Jaitley is headed towards the office.
Delhi Traffic Police in a tweet said: Due to cremation of former finance Minister of India, Mr. Arun Jaitley, at Nigambodh Ghat crematorium the Traffic volume is expected to be heavy on the ring road between Indraprasth Flyover and Chandagi Ram Akhara on 25th August, between 1 pm and 5 pm.
The body will be kept at the BJP headquarters till around 2 p.m., and will then be moved to Nigambodh Ghat for the last rites, said party sources.
BJP working president JP Nadda had said: From his residence, Jaitley's body will be taken to the BJP headquarters for party workers and the public to pay their last respects. His final journey will begin from BJP headquarters to the Nigambodh Ghat, where last rites will be performed.
Tributes pour in for Arun Jaitley from across the nation and the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed extreme pain over the loss of his dear friend; Last rites to take place at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi today.
Tributes pour in for Arun Jaitley from across the nation and the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed extreme pain over the loss of his dear friend; Last rites to take place at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi today.
British High Commissioner to India, Sir Dominic Asquith on Arun Jaitley: He was a man that many people in Britain treasured, knew well, worked with, valued him for his wisdom, gentleness and humour. He will be much missed.
British High Commissioner to India, Sir Dominic Asquith on Arun Jaitley: He was a man that many people in Britain treasured, knew well, worked with, valued him for his wisdom, gentleness and humour. He will be much missed.
Jaitley's mortal remains will be kept at the BJP headquarters from 10.30 am for people to pay their last respects.
Mortal remains of Former Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader (BJP) Arun Jaitley being taken to BJP headquarters.
Delhi: Senior Congress leader Motilal Vohra, NCP leaders Sharad Pawar & Praful Patel, RLD leader Ajit Singh and Former Andhra Pradesh CM & TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu arrive at the residence of Former Union Minister & BJP leader Arun Jaitley to pay their last respects to him.
Former Union minister Arun Jaitley will be cremated today at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi, who passed away on Saturday afternoon after a prolonged illness at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
I can't imagine that I am so far here while my friend has gone away. Some days ago, we lost our former External Affairs Minister Behen Sushma Ji. Today my friend Arun went away. PM Modi in Bahrain.
Leaders hailed Arun Jaitley's contribution to the nation in various capacities recalling his deep intellect, poise and passion, as tributes poured in from the BJP, allies and the opposition on his demise on Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he has lost a 'valued friend' who had 'few parallels'.
As Amritsar was his 'nanka' (maternal grandparents' home), the love of former Union minister Arun Jaitley for the city was matchless and he was also very fond of Amritsari street food and culture, recall locals. Paying rich tributes to the BJP leader, locals remembered how he loved to move around in its streets here and interact with the people.
Former PM and senior Congress leader Dr Manmohan Singh along with Rahul Gandhi visited Arun Jaitley's residence in Kailash Colony, New Delhi to give floral tribute to deceased BJP leader. They also met the family members of Jaitley.
Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi has expressed grief over the demise of former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday. Describing Jaitley as a 'prudent politician', Mukhi said the country has lost an able leader with his demise.
The former Delhi University Students Union president Arun JaitThe former Delhi University Students Union president was a rare politician who could be as much at home in a parliamentary debate, holding a full House in thrall with his exposition on issues as varied as the Rafale fighter aircraft deal row and the triple talaq bill, as in a press conference where he, unlike most politicians, relied on reason and not rhetoric to articulate his party's position.
Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee's foster daughter Namita Kaul, BJP leader Vijay Goel, SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and his wife and Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, West Delhi MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and S Jaishankar, BJP working president J P Nadda and others offered floral tributes to former finance minister Arun Jaitley.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with Manish Sisodia, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, BJP MP Gautam Gambhir, Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia and several other prominent leaders visited Kailash Colony to pay homage to former Union Minsiter Arun Jaitley.
Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Arun Jaitley. My deepest condolences to his family, the people and the government of India. The country has lost one of its most respected leaders and statesmen: Tomasz Kozlowski, the European Union's envoy in India
It's a big loss for BJP,country and for me personally. He was a very talented person, brilliant people like him are rarely seen in politics. I pray to the almighty to give peace to his soul and give strength to his family at this moment of grief: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik
Bar Council of India mourns Arun Jaitley's demise
Bar has lost an eminent jurist, a talented leader and one of its tallest members. A politician who was acceptable to people across the party lines. He always stood for the causes of the legal fraternity. He was a true friend of friends and was the pride for the Bar: senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, chairman, Bar Council of India
Bar has lost an eminent jurist, a talented leader and one of its tallest members. A politician who was acceptable to people across the party lines. He always stood for the causes of the legal fraternity. He was a true friend of friends and was the pride for the Bar: senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, chairman, Bar Council of India
Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathode and Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia also reach Arun Jaitley’s residence in New Delhi to pay homage.
Senior BJP leader L K Advani on Saturday fondly remembered Arun Jaitley as a man with a deeply analytical mind who the party depended on for finding solutions to complex issues: Advani said in an official statement.
President Ram Nath Kovind reached Arun Jaitley's residence in Kailash Colony to pay homage to the former Union Minister. He also met Jaitley's family members are expressed his grief over the death of the senior BJP leader.
BJP has lost one of its diamonds, Arun Jaitley. An orator par excellence, he was a master of articulation. We have lost many leaders in 1 year, Atal ji, Ananth Kumar, Manohar Parrikar, Sushma Swaraj and now Arun Jaitley. We deeply mourn his death: Union I&B Minister, P Javadekar in Coimbatore told news agency ANI
Team India to wear black arm bands in Test match against West Indies
The Indian cricket team will wear black arm bands in its Test match against West Indies today to condole the demise of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who was also the president of Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) and former vice-president of the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI).
The Indian cricket team will wear black arm bands in its Test match against West Indies today to condole the demise of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who was also the president of Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) and former vice-president of the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI).
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday condoled the death of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. In his tweet, Gehlot said: Deeply saddened to know of the untimely demise of former Union Minister and senior BJP leader, Sh #ArunJaitley. My heartfelt condolences to his family members. May God give them strength. May his soul rest in peace.
Union ministers Shah, Harsh Vardhan, Jitendra Singh and BJP working president J P Nadda were among those who paid their last respects to Jaitley. A number of Delhi BJP leaders, east Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir and party workers also paid homage to the senior BJP leader.
RSS mourns Arun Jaitley's death
This talented and learned leadership is no more now. Jaitley had begun his social and political life at a very young age. The country is progressing on the path of development in various fields for which his contribution was necessary as well as important. May his soul rest in peace.
This talented and learned leadership is no more now. Jaitley had begun his social and political life at a very young age. The country is progressing on the path of development in various fields for which his contribution was necessary as well as important. May his soul rest in peace.
Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond' and original Chanakya
A consensus builder, he was regarded by some as Modi's original 'Chanakya', his chief trouble-shooter since 2002 when the Gujarat riots hung over the then chief minister like a dark cloud. Not just Modi, he reportedly was also instrumental in bailing out Amit Shah during the time he was externed from Gujarat. Shah was often sighted in those days at Jaitley's Kailash Colony office and the two would share meals several times a week.
A consensus builder, he was regarded by some as Modi's original 'Chanakya', his chief trouble-shooter since 2002 when the Gujarat riots hung over the then chief minister like a dark cloud. Not just Modi, he reportedly was also instrumental in bailing out Amit Shah during the time he was externed from Gujarat. Shah was often sighted in those days at Jaitley's Kailash Colony office and the two would share meals several times a week.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said no words can describe the loss. 'A mentor to many of us, a guide and a moral support and strength. Have learnt so much from him. A fine large-hearted person. Always ready to help anyone/everyone. His intelligence, sagacity, astuteness have no match,' she tweeted.
We at State Bank of India deeply mourn the demise of Former Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley. Mr Jaitley will be remembered for the many landmark reforms like GST and IBC that he ushered in his era as FM. With his passing away, the country and the financial sector has lost a true friend and a guide. May his soul rest in eternal peace: SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar condoles Former FM's death
Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, in a separate message, said Jaitley was an articulate, intellectual and affable leader. In his four-decade long political career, Jaitley made notable contributions in the service of the nation and stood up for values, Reddy said.
Union Home Minsiter Amit Shah has reached Arun Jaitley's residence in Kailash Colony to pay tribute to the BJP stalwart.
As per recent report, former Union Minister Arun Jaitley will be cremated at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Sunday.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Saturday condoled the death of former Union Finance Minister and BJP stalwart Arun Jaitley, saying the country has lost a 'nationalist and progressive leader'.
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik expressed grief over the demise of Arun Jaitley, saying he would always remain thankful to the former Union minister for his 'sage advise' and 'humane approach' in dealing with various issues from time to time.
Mortal remains of former FM Arun Jaitley has reached his residence in Kailash Colony. His body will kept here today for relatives, leaders, followers and other to pay last tribute to the senior BJP leader. Last rites ceremony will take place tomorrow.
Shri Arun Jaitley's wit, his understanding of diverse issues, leadership qualities and penchant for detail, earned him accolades from everyone. An able administrator, a mentor and a person whom we could look upto, is no more. My heartfelt condolences to his family: Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla wrote on Twitter
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described Jaitley as a great student leader, crusader against Emergency, an advocate of civil rights and a strong fighter who, despite his ill health lately, used to take part in all the meetings of the party.
Maharashtra Governor C. V. Rao led the state in paying glowing tributes to former Union Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley, who breathed his last in a hospital in New Delhi on Saturday.
'I am personally, deeply saddened by the passing of Arun Jaitley,' the CJI told news agnecy PTI. Justice Gogoi said on behalf of the country's judiciary, 'I express my condolences to his family and pray for the noble soul to rest in peace.'
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar condoled the death of former finance minister Arun Jaitley, who passed away in Delhi on Saturday.
Mortal remains of late Arun Jaitley has left from AIIMS and will reach at his residence in Kailash Colony in New Delhi. Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to reach there shortly. Last rites ceremony will take place tomorrow at around 2 pm.
BJP owes Arun Jaitley for being what it is today: Kapil Sibal tells news agency PTI while condoling his demise.
His mortal remains will be soon taken to his residence. Tomorrow, around 10 am, the mortal remains will be taken to BJP headquarters for people to pay their last respects. Post-afternoon, the cremation will be held a Nigambodh Ghat: BJP leader JP Nadda
Last Respect and Funeral Details :
The mortal remains of the former finance minister Arun Jaitley will be taken to his residence East of Kailash in a while from AIIMS, where he breathed his last. On Sunday at 11 am his mortal remains will be kept at BJP headquarters for workers to pay last respects and will be taken for last rites at around 2 pm. The funeral will take place at Nigambodh Ghat.
Nitin Gadkari expresses condolences on Jaitley's death
Shivraj Singh Chauhan condoles demise of Arun Jaitley:
Mamata Banerjee Expresses Grief:
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday expressed sadness over the demise of former Union finance minister Arun Jaitley, and said he was a politician who was "appreciated across parties".
‘Extremely saddened at the passing away of Arun Jaitley Ji, after a battle bravely borne. An outstanding Parliamentarian & a brilliant lawyer, appreciated across parties. His contribution to Indian polity will be remembered. My condolences to his wife, children, friends & admirers’, Banerjee said in a statement.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday expressed sadness over the demise of former Union finance minister Arun Jaitley, and said he was a politician who was "appreciated across parties".
‘Extremely saddened at the passing away of Arun Jaitley Ji, after a battle bravely borne. An outstanding Parliamentarian & a brilliant lawyer, appreciated across parties. His contribution to Indian polity will be remembered. My condolences to his wife, children, friends & admirers’, Banerjee said in a statement.
His death is an irreparable loss for the country and personally to me also. I have no words to express my grief. He was a powerful intellectual, an able administrator and a man of impeccable integrity : Vice-President and BJP leader, M Venkaiah Naidu on Arun Jaitley
BJP leaders JP Nadda and Dr Harshvardhan have reached AIIMS. Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla to reach shortly.
PM Narendra Modi has spoken to Arun Jaitley’s wife and son, and expressed his condolences. Both of them insisted that PM does not cancel his current foreign tour.
(ANI)
(ANI)
It is with profound grief that we inform about the sad demise of Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Member of Parliament (MP) at 12:07 p.m. on Saturday. Jaitley was admitted in AIIMS, New Delhi on Auguts 9 and was treated by a multi-disciplinary team of senior doctors, said Aarti Vij, Chairperson, Media and Protocol, AIIMS.
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu who was to leave from Chennai for Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, has cut short his visit and is returning to Delhi following the demise of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
Deeply pained by the demise of Arun Jaitley ji. It is like a personal loss for me. I have not only lost a senior party leader but also an important family member who will forever be a guiding light for me: Home Minister Amit Shah
The 66-year-old former Union Minister was rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on August 9 after he complained of breathlessness and restlessness.
Home Minister Amit Shah has cut short his visit to Hyderabad, and is returning to Delhi following passing away of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
Jaitley breathed his last at 12:07 pm at AIIMS where he was admitted since August 9. He was 66 years old.
Former finance minister Arun Jaitley passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi on Saturday after prolonged illness at the age of 66.
Background
New Delhi: Former finance minister Arun Jaitley passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi on Saturday after prolonged illness at the age of 66.
Jaitley breathed his last at 12:07 pm at the hospital where he was admitted since August 9.
Jaitley was in a critical condition at AIIMS since 15 days and several BJP and opposition leaders had been paying visit to enquire about his health since the day he was admitted.
The 66-year-old former Union Minister was rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on August 9 after he complained of breathlessness and restlessness.
According to sources, he was on life support system. A multidisciplinary team of doctors was consistently monitoring his condition.
AIIMS had stopped issuing any bulletin on Jaitley's health condition since August 10.
Jaitley, a lawyer by profession, had been a key member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet in the BJP government's first term. He held the finance and defence portfolios, and often acted as the chief troubleshooter of the government.
Jaitley did not contest the 2019 Lok Sabha election presumably because of his ill-health.
In May this year, Jaitley was admitted to AIIMS for treatment.
He had undergone a renal transplant on May 14 last year at AIIMS with Railways Minister Piyush Goyal filling in for him in the finance ministry at that time.
Jaitley, who had stopped attending office since early April last year, was back in the finance ministry on August 23, 2018.
In September 2014, he underwent bariatric surgery to correct the weight he had gained because of a long-standing diabetic condition.
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