Former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley passed away at the age of 66 on Saturday afternoon. Jaitley who was one of the biggest names in the Indian politics had also served as Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) chief between 1999-2013.
He was admitted in Delhi’s AIIMS hospital on August 9 after complaining of breathlessness and restlessness. The cricketing fraternity mourned Jaitley’s sad demise.
Shocked & saddened to hear about the passing away of Shri Arun Jaitley ji. He was genuinely a good person, always willing to help others. He took out his precious time back in 2006 when my father passed away to come to my home & pay his condolences. May his soul rest in peace.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 24, 2019
But under his leadership at the DDCA, many players including me got a chance to represent India. He listened to needs of the players & was a problem solver. Personally shared a very beautiful relationship with him. My thoughts & prayers are with his family & loved ones. Om Shanti https://t.co/Kl4NpprR6W
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 24, 2019
A father teaches u to speak but a father figure teaches u to talk. A father teaches u to walk but a father figure teaches u to march on. A father gives u a name but a father figure gives u an identity. A part of me is gone with my Father Figure Shri Arun Jaitley Ji. RIP Sir.
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 24, 2019
RIP #ArunJaitley Ji.. My sincere condolences to your family and loved ones ????
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 24, 2019
Deeply saddened by the demise of #ArunJaitley ji. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones ????????
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 24, 2019
Very saddened to hear that Shri Arun Jaitley has passed away. Apart from the many hats he wore, he was a cricket lover. Too soon. Only 66.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 24, 2019
Deeply saddened and pained on the demise of #ArunJaitley ji .A visionary and luminary par excellence.Always helped and had time for cricketers at DDCA . Beautiful memories will always remain with me ,condolences to the family and close ones #Om shanti!! #RIP ????
— Mithun Manhas ???????? (@MithunManhas) August 24, 2019
Arun Jaitley’s passion for cricket matched that for politics. Whenever we met at some event, his first query would always be ‘’Score kya hai?’’ He was a benefactor of Indian cricket and cricketers. RIP
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) August 24, 2019
Gone too soon. Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Arun Jaitley Ji. He will always be remembered for his landmark economic initiatives that have helped the nation push itself forward. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
— Suresh Raina???????? (@ImRaina) August 24, 2019
Sad to hear shri @arunjaitley is no more.. condolences to the family ???????????????? @BJP4India #ArunJaitley RIP sir ???????? pic.twitter.com/8GhpY8w1dx
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 24, 2019
