Arun Jaitley vs Wee Kim Wee

Arun Jaitley was appointed Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, serving until 2014. He led the BJP's parliamentary strategy against the UPA government, particularly on corruption issues.

Arun Jaitley was appointed Union Minister of Finance in the Modi government, serving until 2019. He oversaw major economic reforms, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

Arun Jaitley oversaw the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), a landmark indirect tax reform that unified multiple state and central taxes into a single system. The GST was launched on July 1, 2017, after years of negotiation.

Arun Jaitley was appointed Union Minister of Defence in the Modi government, serving concurrently with Finance until 2019. He oversaw defense modernization and the 2019 Balakot airstrike.

Arun Jaitley resigned from all government posts, including Finance and Defence, due to health issues. He had been undergoing treatment for cancer, and his resignation marked the end of his active political career.

Wee started his career as a journalist at the Straits Times in 1941. He later became the newspaper's first local editor, covering major events such as World War II and Singapore's independence.

Wee served as Singapore's High Commissioner to Malaysia from 1973 to 1980. He played a key role in maintaining bilateral relations between the two countries after Singapore's separation.

Wee served as Singapore's Ambassador to Japan from 1980 to 1984. He strengthened economic and cultural ties between Singapore and Japan during his tenure.

Wee Kim Wee was appointed as the fourth President of Singapore in September 1985, succeeding Devan Nair. He served a single term until 1993, focusing on ceremonial duties and national unity.