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BJP has lost one of its fine diamonds: Prakash Javadekar on Arun Jaitley's demise

Coimbatore (TN), Aug 24 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Prakash Javadekar expressed his condolences on the demise of Former Minister Arun Jaitley."BJP has lost one of its fine diamond,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," said Prakash Javadekar.

Arun Jaitely was reason for me to join BJP: Hema Malini

Mathura (UP), Aug 24 (ANI): BJP Leader, Hema Malini said Arun Jaitley was a great politician and his death is a big loss. While speaking to ANI, Hema Malini said, "Arun Jaitley was a great politician and finance minister. He did a great job he was not well from past few days. We were praying for his recovery, we are very sad with his demise. He was the reason for me to join BJP. When I had problem in Mathura I took them to Jaitley ji and he helped us out. It is great loss to us." Former finance minister Arun Jaitley died at the age of 66 at AIIMS in New Delhi on August 24.

Mortal remains of Arun Jaitley reach his residence

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Mortal remains of former finance minister Arun Jaitley has reached his residence. Late Jaitley died at the age of 66 in New Delhi's AIIMS on August 24. He was admitted at AIIMS following health issues. Jaitley's last rites will be performed on Aug 25.

President Kovind, PM Modi express grief over demise of Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Former Finance Minister and BJP leader passed away at the age of 66 on Aug 24. President Ram Nath Kovind paid condolences to seasoned politician and shared his grief on twitter. "Extremely saddened by the passing of Arun Jaitley after battling a long illness with fortitude and dignity. A brilliant lawyer, a seasoned parliamentarian, and a distinguished Minister, he contributed immensely to nation-building." Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu expressed his condolence to his beloved friend by saying, "I am deeply shocked to learn about the demise of Shri Arun Jaitley, a long time dear friend and one of my closest associates. His death is an irreparable loss to the nation and a personal loss to me. I have no words to express my grief." Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief to his fellow politician. "Arun Jaitley Ji was a political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary. He was an articulate leader who made a lasting contribution to India. His pas

PM Modi conferred with highest civilian award of UAE 'Order of Zayed'

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Aug 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Modi today met Crown Prince of UAE Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 24 was conferred with United Arab Emirates' (UAE) highest civilian award 'Order of Zayed'. He was awarded by Crown Prince, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. PM Modi is on a three-nation visit to France, UAE and Bahrain. UAE has also supported Indian Govt's move of scrapping Article 370.

CM Raghubar Das expresses grief on Arun Jaitley's demise

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Aug 24 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das expressed grief of Arun Jaitley's demise. "It is a great loss to Indian politics. The way he worked for nation selflessly, is praiseworthy," said CM Das. Former finance minister Arun Jaitley died at Delhi's AIIMS hospital on August 24.

Arun Jaitley demise: It's personal loss for me, says Piyush Goyal

Mumbai, Aug 24 (ANI): Minister of Railways and Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal expressed his condolences on the demise of former finance minister Arun Jaitley. He said, "I am deeply pained and sad with demise of my brother and my mentor. He was always available for all of us with his sage advice. It is a great personal loss for me and my family."

Arun Jaitley's mortal remains to be taken to BJP office at 10 am tomorrow, informs JP Nadda

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda mourned sudden demise of former finance minister Arun Jaitely. Nadda said, "Whole country is mourning the demise of Arun Jaitely. We all know that his behaviour was calm and composed. He always posed as a 'sankatmochan' whenever the party (BJP) faced and trouble or crisis. He always worked for the nation. It is due to his soft nature that he has numerous friends in different political parties who are mournful today." He further said, "We are here in AIIMS and will take his body to his residence, Kailash Colony. His body will be taken for 'Antim Darshan' to BJP office at 10 am tomorrow."

Arun Jaitley brought revolutionary change of GST: CM Fadnavis

Bhusawal (Maharashtra), Aug 24 (ANI): Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis expressed his condolences on the demise of Former Minister Arun Jaitley. "All the credits goes Arun Jaitley for the revolutionary change of GST in our country," said Devendra Fadnavis. Former finance minister Arun Jaitley died at Delhi's AIIMS hospital on August 24

It's my personal loss: RS Prasad on Arun Jaitley's demise

Patna (Bihar), Aug 24 (ANI): Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad expressed grief on demise of his friend and former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. "You can feel my sense of loss, what I am, he has played a big role, it's a deep loss for country party and me," said Prasad. Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley died at the age of 66 at AIIMS in New Delhi on August 24.

Arun Jaitley was an asset for country, government and party: Rajnath Singh

Lucknow, Aug 24 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his condolences on the demise of Former Minister Arun Jaitley and said that he was an asset for the country, for the government and for the party. While speaking to ANI, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Just got to know of the passing away of Arun Jaitley. He was an asset for the country, for the government, and for the party. I will leave for Delhi to pay tributes to Arun Jaitley." Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley died at the age of 66 at AIIMS in New Delhi on August 24.

Arun Jaitley's death is a big loss for everyone: Nitin Gadkari

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Aug 24 (ANI): Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari expressed condolences over the demise of Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and said it is a big loss for everyone. While speaking to ANI, Nitin Gadkari said, "Arun Jaitley Ji's death is a big loss for everyone. He will always be remembered. I have seen him starting off his career." Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley died at the age of 66 at AIIMS in New Delhi on August 24.

Mortal remains of jawan Rajib Thapa reach Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Mortal remains of Gorkha Rifles jawan, Rajib Thapa who lost his life in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir reached at Palam Technical Airport on August 24. Army personnel paid tribute to slain soldier.

Arun Jaitley was BJP's blue-eyed boy: Sumitra Mahajan

Indore (MP), Aug 24 (ANI): Former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan remembered BJP stalwart Arun Jaitley after he passed away at the age of 66 today. She called former Finance Minister blue-eyed boy of the party. Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley died at AIIMS in New Delhi on August 24.

Watch: Govindas form massive human pyramid for Dahi Handi ritual in Mumbai's Dadar

Mumbai, Aug 24 (ANI): Several devotees celebrated Dahi Handi in Mumbai on the occasion of Janmashtami. 'Govindas' formed massive human pyramid for the ritual in Mumbai's Dadar. Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Janmashtami is a Hindu festival, which is celebrated all over India with major celebrations taking place in Mathura and Vrindavan, the two places intricately associated with the birth and youth of Lord Krishna. It is observed on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksh of the Bhadrapada month of the Hindu calendar.

PM Narendra Modi interacts with NRI business community in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Aug 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Non-resident Indian (NRI) business community in UAE's Abu Dhabi on August 24. While interacting them, PM Modi said, "Kashmir grows good crop and if we import them then it will provide benefits to us." Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the three-nation tour to France, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain.

Watch: Bomb squad team of CRPF diffuses 10 Kg IED in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

Sukma (Chhattisgarh), Aug 24 (ANI): 10 Kg IED allegedly planted by Naxals was found in Chhattisgarh's Sukma. It was later diffused by bomb squad team of 74th Battalion CRPF.

Arun Jaitley was powerful intellectual and man of impeccable integrity: VP Naidu

Chennai, Aug 24 (ANI): Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu expressed his condolences on the demise of Former Minister Arun Jaitley. "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," said VP Naidu. Former finance minister Arun Jaitley died at Delhi's AIIMS hospital on August 24.

Former FM Arun Jaitley passes away

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Stalwart leader and Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley died at the age of 66 at AIIMS in New Delhi on August 24. He was rushed to hospital on the morning of August 8 after he suffered breathing problem. Team of senior doctors were monitoring his health. His health deteriorated in last few days.

Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi board flight to Srinagar

Onboard, Aug 24 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with other opposition leaders boarded flight to Srinagar on August 24. Politicos are visiting J-K after abrogation of Article 370 to take stock of situation. NCP's Majeed Menon, CPI (M) leader D Raja accompanied Rahul Gandhi.