New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday fondly remembered the late former Union Minister Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary, recalling his "sharp intellect, knowledge and unmatched drive for public service."

Jaitley passed away in August 2019 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi at the age of 66. He had opted out of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, citing health reasons.

In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Fondly remember Shri Arun Jaitley ji on this Jayanti today. A mentor to so many, his sharp intellect, knowledge and unmatched drive for public service continue to inspire."

The remembrance was echoed by Jaitley's family, with his wife Sangeeta Jaitley reflecting on the bond he shared w...