After learning about the demise of Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi condoled his death and extended their condolences to his family. Gandhi, who is a Member of Parliament (MP) from Wayanad, Kerala took to social networking site Twitter extended his condolences to his family and friends.

I am sorry to hear about Mr Arun Jaitley's passing. My condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 24, 2019

On the other hand, Dr. Monmohan Singh also condoled the death of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and said that he was a great orator and an outstanding parliamentarian. The former Prime Minister said that the country has lost a great leader who always worked for the betterment of society.