Despite ideological differences,Basu worthy of respect,says BJP

BJP president Nitin Gadkari said,“Jyoti Basu was one of the tallest leaders of contemporary India. He was a leader committed to the weaker sections of the society. He remained firm and committed to his ideology and his sense of idealism.”

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj described Basu as “one of the tallest and experienced leaders of Indian politics who got the love and confidence of his people for many years,which is the most valuable thing for any leader in a democracy”. She said despite ideological differences with Basu,“he was worthy of our respect”. Swaraj said Basu’s popularity was undiminished even after leaving the post of Chief Minister. “In this,I also consider him a very fortunate leader,” she added.

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley said Basu was a man “committed to the service of his people,his ideology and a sense of idealism”. “Jyoti Basu was one of the tallest contemporary leaders of Indian politics. BJP deeply mourns his death,” Jaitley said. “He was a politician of high credibility whose loss will be felt by the entire nation.”