Arun Jaitley (born 28 December 1952 – 24 August 2019) is a veteran politician and a Supreme Court Lawyer. He was also Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of the Government of India from 2014 to 2019. He is a member of Bharatiya Janata Party. He was also a leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha from 2009 to 2014.
| Wiki/Bio | |
| Profession(s) | Politician, Lawyer |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Political Journey | • In 1977, He joined Jan Sangh. • In 1977, He become Secretary of ABVP & President of Delhi ABVP. • In 1980, He became President of the Youth Wing of the BJP. • In 1990, He became member of the national executive of BJP. • In 1999, He became the spokesperson of BJP. • On 13 October 1999, he became Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (Independent Charge) in Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. • After resignation of Ram Jethmalani he get extra charge of Ministry of Law, Justice & Company affairs. • In November 2000, he became a cabinet Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs & Shipping. • In 1 July 2002, he became General Secretary of BJP & its National Spokesperson. • In 29 January 2003, he was appointed as the Minister of Law and Justice & Commerce and Industry. • On 3 June 2009, he selected as the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha. • In 2014 general election, he won Amritsar Lok Sabha seat and appointed as Minister of Finance and Minister of Defence in Narendra Modi government. • In May 2019, He requested PM that he couldn’t be a part in the New Government due to health reason. |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 7” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 65 kg in Pounds- 143 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black (semi-bald) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 28 December 1952 |
| Age (as in 2019) | 67 Years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | New Delhi, India |
| School | St. Xavier’s School, New Delhi |
| College/University | Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi University of Delhi |
| Educational Qualifications | Graduated in Commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi Law degree from the University of Delhi |
| Family | Father– Maharaj Kishen Jaitley (lawyer) Mother– Ratan Prabha Jaitley (social activist) Brother– N/A Sister– Madhu Bhargava |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Punjabi Brahmin |
| Address | A-44, Kailash Colony, Delhi, Delhi – 110048 |
| Hobbies | Reading |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Politician | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Affairs, Marriage and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 24 May 1982 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | No |
| Wife | Sangeeta Jaitley (daughter of Former J&K Finance Minister Girdhari Lal Dogra) |
| Children | Son– Rohan Jaitley Daughter– Sonali Jaitley |
| Money Matters | |
| Salary (as a Member of Parliament) | Rs. 1 Lakh + Other Allowances |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 113 Crore |
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