Condolences were sent by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the wife of Arun Jaitley, the former finance minister and veteran Indian legislator, who passed away at the age of 66 after a prolong illness. HH described Mr Jaitley as “ a distinguished attorney and public servant” who “dedicated himself to the service of the Indian people”. President Dr Lobsang Sangay added his sympathies on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan people.