Arun Jaitely was reason for me to join BJP: Hema Malini

Mathura (UP), Aug 24 (ANI): BJP Leader, Hema Malini said Arun Jaitley was a great politician and his death is a big loss. While speaking to ANI, Hema Malini said, "Arun Jaitley was a great politician and finance minister.

He did a great job he was not well from past few days. We were praying for his recovery, we are very sad with his demise.

He was the reason for me to join BJP. When I had problem in Mathura I took them to Jaitley ji and he helped us out.

It is great loss to us." Former finance minister Arun Jaitley died at the age of 66 at AIIMS in New Delhi on August 24.