: Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi and Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Saturday condoled the death of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
In her message of condolence, Bedi said, "It is really very sad to lose another luminary after Sushma Swaraj, former External Affairs Minister, in such quick succession."
She said Jaitley was "an outstanding legal luminary of the country and a strong trouble-shooter."
She paid her "homage and gratitude to him for all the support he had extended to me."
Narayanasamy said in his message that "Arun Jaitley was a seasoned politician, effective parliamentarian and a humane personality."
The chief minister conveyed his condolences to Jaitely's family andsaid his death "is a great loss to the Bharatiya Janata Party."