The Jaitley era

The nation will miss one of its finest strategists

The late Union minister Arun Jaitley will be remembered by his friends, colleagues, and the nation at large for many things. Apart from being an eloquent orator, a skilful strategist, and an erudite lawyer, Jaitley, an ultimate Delhi insider with friends across the political spectrum, was an outstanding bridge-builder among the current generation of leaders. He was also a man who touched the lives of most with whom he interacted. Therefore, it is not surprising that he was the go-to man for the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a variety of issues. His interventions in Parliament