<span style="color: #222222;">Bihar governor Phagu Chouhan and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today paid floral tributes to veteran leader and former union minister Arun Jaitely. On this occasion, several ministers including former minister Ravi Shankar Prasad gathered near the statue of Arun Jaitely in Patna and participated in the prayer. After paying tributes  Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the role of Arun Jaitely was memorable and could not be forgotten. Mr. Kumar said he had a big contribution in the field of social work. Mr. Kumar said birth anniversary of Jaitely is being celebrated state function every year.<br />''<br />''Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today remembered Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary. In a tweet, Mr Naidu said, he was a towering intellectual, an outstanding parliamentarian, able administrator, legal luminary, and gifted orator. Mr. Naidu said, his selfless service to the nation will be always remembered.<br />''<br />''Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today remembered Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on his Birth Anniversary. In a tweet, Mr. Singh said, Arun Jaitley was a seasoned lawyer, astute administrator, and an articulate parliamentarian. He always worked towards the betterment of India. Mr. Singh said, Arun Jaitley's contributions to public life were outstanding.</span>