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The Unusual Political Journey of Arun Jaitley – No Electoral Victory, Yet Power

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August 23, 2026
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The Unusual Political Journey of Arun Jaitley – No Electoral Victory, Yet Power

Jaitley’s ascent defied the usual electoral path. After a stint as additional solicitor general, he joined the BJP in 1980, became a national executive member, and although he lost the 2014 Amritsar Lok Sabha race, he continued shaping policy from the Rajya Sabha.

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