Arun Jaitley

ModernPoliticianIndia1952 — ?

BJP strategist and Indian finance minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1952

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)44

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score59.5

Arun Jaitley — Complete Timeline

2009 AD

Appointment as Leader of the Opposition in Rajya SabhaPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

Leader of OppositionRajya SabhaBJP

Impact: national

2014 AD

Appointment as Finance Minister of IndiaPolitical Action◆ Major

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).

Finance MinisterEconomic ReformGST

Impact: nationalconstructive

2017 AD

Implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST)Reform

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.

Tax ReformGSTEconomic Policy

Impact: nationalconstructive

Appointment as Minister of DefencePolitical Action◆ Major

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.

Defence MinisterBalakotSecurity

Impact: national

2019 AD

Resignation from All Government Posts Due to HealthPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

ResignationHealthEnd of Career

Impact: nationaltragic