Dharamshala: The President Dr Lobsang Sangay on Monday condoled the demise of former Indian Finance Minister and BJP stalwart, Arun Jaitley, describing him a “devoted, inspirational leader with integrity and wisdom”.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the untimely demise of your husband, Sri Arun Jaitley Ji. On behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan people, I offer our deepest condolences to you and your family,” the President wrote, extending his heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the veteran leader.
“I had the privilege of meeting him back in 2011 during which he expressed his respect for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and sympathy for Tibetan people. A devoted, inspirational leader with integrity and wisdom, Sri Arun Ji’s legacy will leave on and continue to be an inspiration.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief,” the letter concluded.
The former Union finance minister Arun Jaitley, 66, breathed his last at Delhi’s AIIMS on Saturday afternoon.