Arun Jaitley's mortal remains have reached the BJP HQ. Party leaders and cadre will be paying their tributes to the former union minister here.
BJP stalwart and former finance minister Arun Jaitley died on August 24 at AIIMS. He was 66.
In a brief statement, the hospital said Jaitley died at 12.07 pm.
It is profound grief that we inform about the sad demise of Arun Jaitley, former Finance Minister of Government of India, at 12.07 pm on August 24, the AIIMS said.
Jaitley was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on August 9 and was treated by a multi-disciplinary team of senior doctors.
Hospital sources had earlier said he was on life support.
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, 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.
Arun Jaitley's mortal remains have reached the BJP HQ. Party leaders and cadre will be paying their tributes to the former union minister here.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reached the BJP headquarters.
Arun Jaitley’s mortal remains are expected to reach the BJP headquarters shortly.
Arun Jaitley’s mortal remains are now being taken to the BJP headquarters.
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Arun Jaitley's mortal remains will be taken to the BJP HQ in a short while. BJP leaders and party workers are expected to pay their tributes there.
Former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhanhas reached Jaitley's residence.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar and senior party leader Praful Patel have arrived at Arun Jaitley's residence to pay their tributes.
Karnataka CM BSYediyurappa, Maharashtra CMDevendraFadnavisand formerAndhraPradesh CM NChandrababuNaiduwill be attending ArunJaitley’sfuneral today, reports suggest.
Arun Jaitley’s mortal remains will be kept at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi today between 10.30 am to 1.00 pm. Party leaders and the cadre will be able to pay their tributes there.
The last rites will take place at the Nigambodh Ghat at around 2.30 pm.
Former union finance minister and senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley passed away yesterday. He was 66. His last rites will take place later today.
US Ambassador to India Ken Juster said it is with much sadness that "we have learned of the passing of Arun Jaitley". "He was a great statesman and a strong proponent of the U.S.-India relationship.May he rest in peace," he wrote on Twitter.
"On behalf of France, I offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Shri Arun Jaitley ji. As the nation mourns its former FM & one of Rajya Sabha's most prominent voices, France stands with India and its people in this time of deep grief," French envoy in India Alexandre Ziegler said in a tweet.
