Lauding late Arun Jaitley for his good contribution to the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his work will remain immortal though he departed too soon.
The Prime Minister visited the late BJP leader’s family at his residence soon after landing after completing his foreign tour and conveyed his condolences.
Jaitley (66), a former Union Minister, passed away at the All Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Saturday.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at Jaitley’s residence earlier and received the Prime Minister along with Rohan Jaitley, former Union Finance Minister’s son.
Other family members were also present when Modi walked in and spoke to Jaitley’s wife and children. He also offered floral tributes to the departed leader. The PM spent about 20 to 25 minutes at Jaitley’s residence.
Later, in a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Destiny took Arun ji away from us too soon but the good work he has done for India will remain immortal”.
Modi was on a three-nation tour when the senior leader of the BJP passed away. He had spoken with Jaitley’s wife Sangeeta and son Rohan on Saturday.