Mamata Banerjee expresses grief over death of Arun Jaitley

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 24 2019 | 1:15 PM IST

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".

Ailing for long, Jaitley died at AIIMS on Saturday.

"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.

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First Published: Aug 24 2019 | 1:15 PM IST

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