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Home / News / Politics News / #RIPArunJaitley: BJP veteran's last rites at Nigambodh Ghat on Sunday
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#RIPArunJaitley: BJP veteran's last rites at Nigambodh Ghat on Sunday

#RIPArunJaitley: BJP veteran's last rites at Nigambodh Ghat on Sunday
Written by Ramya Patelkhana
Aug 24, 2019, 07:15 pm 3 min read
#RIPArunJaitley: BJP veteran's last rites at Nigambodh Ghat on Sunday

Former Union Finance Minister and senior BJP leader, Arun Jaitley, who passed away on Saturday, will be cremated on Sunday afternoon at the Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi. BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal said that the last rites would be performed at 4:00 pm. His mortal remains will be taken to the BJP headquarters from his residence at 10 am on Sunday morning. Here's more.

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Jaitley was undergoing treatment at AIIMS, New Delhi

Jaitley was admitted to AIIMS, New Delhi on August 9 after he complained of palpitations and restlessness. He breathed his last at 12:07 pm on Saturday. He was 66. The former Union minister is survived by his wife Sangeeta and two children Rohan and Sonali.

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Jaitley's body taken to Kailash Colony residence from AIIMS

The mortal remains of Jaitley were taken to his Kailash Colony residence in Delhi after the formalities at AIIMS were completed on Saturday. His body will be kept at the BJP headquarters on Sunday morning where leaders across political parties are expected to pay their last respects. It will be taken to the Nigambodh Ghat from the BJP headquarters for the last rites.

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I have lost a valued friend: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi, who is in the UAE, expressed grief over the demise of Jaitley, calling him a "political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary." "With the demise of Arun Jaitley Ji, I have lost a valued friend, whom I have had the honour of knowing for decades. His insight on issues and nuanced understanding of matters had very few parallels...," he tweeted.

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Here's what PM Modi posted on Twitter

With the demise of Arun Jaitley Ji, I have lost a valued friend, whom I have had the honour of knowing for decades. His insight on issues and nuanced understanding of matters had very few parallels. He lived well, leaving us all with innumerable happy memories. We will miss him!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2019
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BJP and Arun Jaitley had unbreakable bond: PM Modi

"BJP and Arun Jaitley Ji had unbreakable bond. As a fiery student leader, he was at forefront of protecting democracy during Emergency," PM Modi was quoted as saying by ANI. "He became a much liked face of our Party, who could articulate the Party programs and ideology to a wide spectrum of society," the Prime Minister added.

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Jaitley, a 'much liked face' of BJP

PM Modi: BJP Arun Jaitley Ji had unbreakable bond. As a fiery student leader, he was at forefront of protecting democracy during Emergency. He became a much liked face of our Party, who could articulate the Party programmes ideology to a wide spectrum of society. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/PAQAr2WqFq

— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019
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PM Modi spoke to Jaitley's family on phone: JP Nadda

BJP working president JP Nadda also confirmed that Jaitley's body will be kept at his Kailash Colony residence till 10 am. "The time is not confirmed till now, but his body will be cremated tomorrow," he said. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the family of Jaitley ji on a phone call and expressed his grief in this hard time," he added.

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Ramya Patelkhana is a senior editor at NewsBytes. She has nearly seven years of experience in digital journalism and has previously worked with India News and Authint Media. She has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, and an advanced diploma in Media Studies from IPW, New Delhi.
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