Former union minister and BJP leader Arun Jaitley is being remembered today on his 1st death anniversary. Jaitley bid adieu to this world at the age of 66 on August 24, 2019, after a prolonged illness. He was undergoing treatment at AIIMS at the time of his demise.
Jaitley was highly involved in cricket as well, serving as the President of the Delhi Cricket board (DDCA) from 1999-2013. He was credited by many for bringing better facilities, including a world-class stadium, to Delhi cricket.
Jaitley used his stature to bring resources to the capital city-be it renovating Feroz Shah Kotla stadium or installing the floodlights.
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Paying tribute to Jaitley, the Indian team’s head coach Ravi Shastri called him a “guiding force” and shared photos on Twitter. Shastri wrote, “Remembering #ArunJaitley Ji on his death anniversary today. Along with being legal luminary and a towering personality, Jaitley Ji was a guiding force in transforming #India.”
Apart from him, two Delhi cricketers in Gautam Gambhir, who is also a BJP leader and Shikhar Dhawan, the Indian opener, paid homage to Arun Jaitley and recalled his contribution to cricket and his service to the general public.
Dhawan tweeted,” Remembering Arun Jaitley ji today. A great leader who made an incredible contribution to the country and Delhi Cricket ????”
While Gambhir wrote, “You can execute your ideas and intentions to serve people into actions, if you join politics”. These words by late Shri #ArunJaitley Ji will always be with me. His dedication to public service inspires millions like me. You will always be remembered sir!”
