Message from Mrs Sonia Gandhi

Nov 7th, 2009

Dear Smt Arora

I was saddened to learn of the passing away of your husband.

Shri GK Arora served with great distinction throughout his long and distinguished career in the civil service. In his years of working with my husband, he stood out as an exceptionally dedicated and talented civil servant who played a central role in shaping the new economic, domestic and diplomatic policies and initiatives of that time. He was also a person of extraordinary depth and breadth of intellect. These were qualities that Rajiv ji admired and valued.

At this tinme of grief my thoughts and prayers are with you ande your family. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Yours sincerely


Sonia Gandhi

Message from Mr I K Gujral

8 November 2009

Dear Indu Jee

Both of us are sad to learn of Gopi Jee's demise. As you would recall we valued his friendship, particularly his intellect. Please accept our heartfelt condolence. May the Almighty grant peace to the departed soul and courage to you all in the family to bear this irreparable loss!

Joining you in this hour of grief,

Yours sincerely,


I.K. Gujral

Message from Hamid Ansari

November 6, 2009

Dear Mrs Arora

I was distressed to learn about the passing away of Gopi bhai. He was the finest of human beings and a civil servant of great repute and wisdom.

May God give peace to the departed soul and give you the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

Yours sincerely

M. Hamid Ansari
Vice-President of India