All stories by Arun Jaitley
Arun Jaitley: George as I knew him
Rediff.com30 Jan 2019'George was a politician with a difference. He had the ability to stand alone, take a position, however extreme, and sustain that position,' remembers Arun Jaitley.
DeMo: Jaitley's Report Card
Rediff.com7 Nov 2017'It is common knowledge that cash is anonymous.' 'When demonetisation was implemented, one of the intended objectives was to put identity on the cash holdings in the economy.' 'With the return of Rs 15.28 lakh crore in the formal banking system, the almost entire cash holding of the economy now has an address.' 'It is no more anonymous,' says Arun Jaitley.
Arun Jaitley: 'In India, tax evasion the rule'
Rediff.com16 Oct 2017'For the first month, we have only had 5.5 million who have paid the tax.' '40 per cent have paid nil as tax; 95 per cent of the taxation for the first two months has come from only 400,000 assessees.' 'So even now, the tax-paying habit, of paying a marginal or negligible amount, or not paying anything at all, is quite prevalent,' reveals Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
'Congress losing due to 'rent a cause' approach'
Rediff.com20 May 2016The Left has ideologically become irrelevant globally, says the finance minister.
Land ordinance: The obvious answers
Rediff.com1 Sep 2015Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley explains the future of the Land Acquisition Law in India
President Obama, Davos and After
Rediff.com28 Jan 2015Union Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley's opined, in an article made public on his Facebook page, about the economic reforms in India's future and the potential opportunities in the nation's financial future.
Rebels without a cause: Jaitley hits out at Censor Board resignations
Rediff.com17 Jan 2015The chairperson of the Censor Board has sent her resignation to the government. So have some other members. They have alleged interference by the government and corruption in the board.
2014 was the year of challenges and reforms
Rediff.com31 Dec 2014The year 2014 was one of the most challenging years for India. For two consecutive years our GDP growth was sub 5 per cent. Employment generation had declined, the revenue buoyancy was low and the country had become investment starved.
Wishing good health and long life to a gentle giant
Rediff.com24 Dec 2014Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji turns 90 on December 25. I wish him all the best. The nation has honoured him and Pt Madan Mohan Malaviyaji with the Bharat Ratna.
Rahul Gandhi is cut off from reality: Arun Jaitley
Rediff.com17 Mar 2014Some look good only when the going is good. If the going is tough they collapse. That appears to be the United Progressive Alliance and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi story. Faced with odds, even senior leaders have decided to desert the sinking ship. Some are refusing to contest. Others are feigning ill health for not contesting. The blame game is about to begin.
UPA's attempts to frame Modi in Ishrat case have backfired: Jaitley
Rediff.com7 Feb 2014The damage done to India's intelligence agencies and its ability to undertake covert operations is irreparable, says senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley
Arun Jaitley: Third Front or the 'Losers' Front'?
Rediff.com3 Feb 2014Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley feels the JD-U and SP, the prime movers behind the idea of Third Front, are 'potential losers' in their areas of influence, and are no match to Narendra Modi-led NDA.
Sonia's failed attempt to polarise the election
Rediff.com2 Feb 2014The UPA chairperson has resorted to the last refuge of the desperate, by accusing the BJP of indulging in divisive politics by "sowing seeds of poison", says Arun Jaitley
Telangana formation is an example of Congress's utter lack of statecraft
Rediff.com1 Feb 2014A well-intentioned cause for the creation of Telangana that fulfils the aspirations of the people has been made controversial on account of the lack of political management, says Arun Jaitley
Arun Jaitley: The Congress is nervous
Rediff.com31 Jan 2014As the elections appear closer, the nervousness in the Congress party has become more visible. Each one is frantically concerned about his own position rather than wanting the Congress party to get ready for a spirited fight.
What has Rahul to offer to this country: Arun Jaitley
Rediff.com28 Jan 2014BJP leader Arun Jaitley assesses Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's first ever television interview
Why Congress' election campaign is curious
Rediff.com27 Jan 2014Arun Jaitley wonders why the Congress party's election advertising is centered around Rahul Gandhi
Quality of politics in India needs to improve: Arun Jaitley
Rediff.com26 Jan 2014Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley raises concerns about governance, terrorism and women's safety on Republic Day.
Congress has nothing to sell, nothing to show to India: Jaitley
Rediff.com23 Jan 2014Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley on why the Congress may end up getting its lowest figure in the history of Indian parliamentary elections.
Anarchy cannot be alternate politics: Arun Jaitley
Rediff.com21 Jan 2014AAP has displayed scant regard for the Rule of Law. Its conduct is a challenge to constitutionalism, says BJP leader Arun Jaitley