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Jaswant Singh
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- Born 03 January 1938
- Birth Place Jasol
- Profession Politician, Military Personnel, Writer
- Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party (until 2014)
- In Office 21st Union Minister Of Finance 1 July 2002 - 21 May 2004, 19th Union Minister Of Defence 16 March 2001 - 18 October 2001, 23rd Union Minister Of External Affairs 25 March 1998 - 1 July 2002, 24th Leader Of House, Rajya Sabha 13 October 1999 - 22 May 2004, 11th Leader Of The Opposition, Rajya Sabha 3 June 2004 - 16 May 2009, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 2009-2014, 21st Deputy Chairman Of The Planning Commission 25 March 1998 - 4 February 1999
- Awards Outstanding Parliamentarian Award, 2001
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- Former Finance And External Affairs Minister
Jaswant Singh BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 08 Jan 2025
Jaswant Singh (3 January 1938 - 27 September 2020): A BJP Veteran's Legacy Jaswant Singh, a prominent figure in Indian politics, served as a cabinet minister and a long-standing parliamentarian. A founding member of the BJP, his nearly continuous parliamentary career (1980-2014), spanned both the Lo...
Jaswant Singh PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Thakur Sardar Singh Rathore |
| Mother | Kunwar Baisa |
| Spouse | Sheetal Kanwar (1963-2020), |
| Children | 2 (including Manvendra Singh) |
| Education | Indian Military Academy, Mayo College |
POSITIONS HELD BY Jaswant Singh
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Minister of Finance | 1 July 2002 - 21 May 2004 |
| Minister of Defence (India) | 2 January 2000 - 18 October 2001 |
| Member of the 15th Lok Sabha | 2009 - 2014 |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | 1980 - Present |
| Minister of Finance | 16 May 1996 - 1 June 1996 |
JASWANT SINGH NEWS
Delhi confidential: Seat selection
March 26, 2014 10:11 am
Katoch who is married into the royal family of Kangra in Himachal Pradesh was also not too keen on contesting from Jodhpur again.
Raje’s ‘selflessness’ lesson to Jaswant
March 26, 2014 3:04 am
Congress (R) vs BJP (M)
March 26, 2014 8:41 am
Two parties at odds with their leaders. Two leaders with a larger gameplan.
Rajnath contradicts Sushma, says Jaswant Singh denied ticket after CEC's decision
March 25, 2014 7:02 pm
"I am not in a position to disclose anything on this particular matter. I should not do so as well," Singh said.
In old guard, the few who still stand up to Modi’s new BJP
March 25, 2014 9:35 am
Jaswant Singh, Harin Pathak, Lalmuni Chaubey, Rajendrasinh Rana and Lalji Tandon have, been dumped without a ticket.
‘Jaitley is not an example to follow, not one of lacking ambition’
March 25, 2014 1:19 am
Denied a BJP ticket and contesting Barmer as an independent, Jaswant Singh attacks Rajnath Singh and Arun Jaitley in this interview.
Transition pangs
March 24, 2014 11:43 pm
The BJP acquired a new power centre. Now, it is being compelled to rearrange itself around it.
Echo of Emergency in BJP’s decision-making: Jaswant Singh
March 25, 2014 8:26 am
Jaswant Singh said the BJP’s decision-making process was similar to the arrogance of the Emergency era.
Jaswant Singh files nomination as independent candidate from Barmer
March 24, 2014 1:26 pm
Arun Jaitley had suggested that Jaswant Singh should fall in line like a disciplined worker of the party.
March 24 Elections roundup: Arvind Kejriwal thanks EC for deferring gas price hike
March 24, 2014 10:06 pm
Pawar has prima facie violated the Model Code of Conduct by his 'ink' remark, says EC.
