Overview

• J.P. Nadda, Nirmala Sitharaman, Dharmendra Pradhan, Bansuri Swaraj and Rekha Gupta laid floral tributes at Jaitley’s bust in Arun Jaitley Park, New Delhi.
• Amit Shah praised Jaitley on X as a sharp intellect and effective orator who strengthened governance and inspired young policymakers.
• Party messaging emphasized Jaitley’s simplicity, integrity and guidance for a generation of leaders, with Nadda highlighting his ideals in public life.
• Coverage reiterated his 2014–2019 finance ministry tenure, citing reforms such as merging the Railway and General Budgets, moving the budget to February 1 and advancing paperless budgeting including the 2017 presentation.
• Reports marked his 2019 passing, with outlets differing on whether the date was August 23 or August 24.