Arun Jaitley (December 28, 1952 – August 24, 2019) was an eminent Indian politician and lawyer who played a key role in shaping India's economic and legal landscape. A senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he served in various positions, including Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs from 2014 to 2019.Born in New Delhi to Maharaj Kishan Jaitley, a lawyer, and Ratan Prabha Jaitley, Arun belonged to a Punjabi Brahmin family that migrated from Lahore during the Partition of India. He completed his schooling from St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School in Delhi and graduated with honours in commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi in 1973. He earned his LLB degree from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi in 1977. ​​​​​​citeturn0search0
During his student years, Jaitley was actively involved in political movements. He served as the president of the Delhi University Students Union in 1974 and was a prominent leader of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). Due to his activism he was put in preventive detention for 19 months during the Emergency period (1975–77). After his release, he joined the Janata Party and later the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), where he became a member of the national executive in 1991. citeturn0search0
Jaitley began his legal career in 1977 and was designated as a senior advocate by the Supreme Court of India in 1989. He represented a number of high-profile clients, including the Coca-Cola Company and leading film directors, establishing a successful legal practice. His expertise in constitutional and commercial law earned him a reputation as a formidable lawyer. citeturn0search0In 1999, Jaitley was appointed as Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting in the Vajpayee government. He later served as Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs and Minister of Commerce and Industry. In 2009, he became the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament. Following the BJP's victory in the 2014 general elections, Jaitley was appointed as Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet. He also held the portfolios of Defence and Information and Broadcasting during his tenure. citeturn0search0
As Finance Minister, Jaitley introduced significant economic reforms, including the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which unified India's tax system. He also oversaw the demonetisation initiative and the merger of the Railway Budget into the General Budget in 2016. Additionally, he introduced the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code to address non-performing assets in the banking sector. citeturn0search0They had two children: son Rohan Jaitley and daughter Sonali Jaitley. Both children pursued careers in the field of law. citeturn0search0
Arun Jaitley's contributions to India's legal and political spheres are widely acknowledged. In recognition of his services, he was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, in 2020. His legacy continues to influence India's economic policies and legal frameworks. citeturn0search0For a visual overview of the life and contributions of Arun Jaitley, you may find the following video informative:

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