New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS condoled the demise of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who passed away after prolonged illness at the AIIMS in New Delhi on Saturday.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and his deputy Suresh Soni issued a joint statement on the behalf of RSS saying that at a time when the nation was on the path of development, Jaitley-s contributions were not only expected but also significant. "Arun Jaitley has breathed his last today after completing his talented and sensitive leadership," read the statement.