Dharamsala: The Dalai Lama Tibetan spiritual leader condoled the demise of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday.

In a condolence letter written to his wife Sangeeta Jaitley, he said, "As a distinguished attorney and public servant Mr. Jaitley dedicated himself to the service of the Indian people. I applaud his sense of public service. At this sad and difficult time, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts."