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The life and legacy of Arun Jaitley / (Record no. 217870)
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| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20260318102604.0 |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9789363957954 (paperback) |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 954.05 BAT |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Batra, Sumant |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The life and legacy of Arun Jaitley / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Sumant Batra. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Noida; |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Om books international, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2026. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xxviii, 675 pages. |
| Dimensions | 24 cm. |
| 365 ## - TRADE PRICE | |
| Price amount | Rs. 995.00 |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | Foreword by M. Venkaiah Naidu -<br/>Introduction -<br/>Part I - A Nationalist Politician, Outstanding Parliamentarian:<br/>1. An Inheritance of Loss -<br/>2. The Political Beginning -<br/>3. The First Satyagrahi -<br/>4. 1977 Elections: A Missed Ticket -<br/>5. Early Strides in Law and Politics -<br/>6. The Ram Janmabhoomi Ordinance -<br/>7. Emergence of the Young Turks (1991-99) -<br/>8. Vajpayee's Young and Reformist Minister (1999-2004) -<br/>9. Jaitley and Modi: An Everlasting Friendship -<br/>10. From Young Turk to Frontline Leader (2004-14) -<br/>11. Election Strategist, Stitching Alliances (2004-14) -<br/>12. The Brilliant Lawyer -<br/>13. Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha (2004-14) -<br/>14. Pitching Modi as Prime Minister -<br/>15. Abki Baar Modi Sarkar -<br/>16. The Defeat in Amritsar -<br/>17. Modi's Minister and Confidante -<br/>18. A Die-hard Nationalist -<br/>19. A Reformist Finance Minister -<br/>20. An Impactful Defence Minister -<br/>21. Jaitley: A Man for All Seasons -<br/>22. The End of an Era -<br/>Part II - Jaitley's Flagship Reforms:<br/>23. Shepherding the GST: A Historic Reform -<br/>24. The IBC: A Blue chip Reform -<br/>25. Reforms in the Banking Sector -<br/>26. Managing Demonetisation -<br/>27. Digital Economy -<br/>28. Dodging India's Mini-Lehman Moment -<br/>29. Electoral Reforms -<br/>30. Judicial Independence -<br/>Index -<br/>Author's Note. <br/> |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | A brilliant lawyer, eloquent parliamentarian, and visionary reformer, Arun Jaitley stood apart for his rare combination of political acumen and human warmth. Whether as the BJP’s master strategist, the nation’s finance minister, or the Opposition’s most articulate voice, he was known for his clarity of thought, persuasive diplomacy and unwavering integrity. His gentle manner and incisive intellect made him the bridge between differing ideologies, a man trusted across party lines. As finance minister, Jaitley oversaw landmark transformations—most notably the Goods and Services Tax, which unified India into a single common market, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, which reshaped corporate India. Yet, beyond these historic reforms, his enduring legacy lay in his ability to build consensus, inspire respect, and lead with empathy. In this definitive portrait of one of India’s most influential and admired public figures, Sumant Batra chronicles his journey from a spirited student activist in the 1970s to one of the most powerful voices in Indian politics. Crafting a compelling narrative of intellect, conviction, and grace, Batra brings alive not just the public achievements but also the private warmth of a man who combined political brilliance with personal grace. Insightful and engaging, The Life and Legacy of Arun Jaitley is both a tribute to and a study of a statesman whose life embodied intellect, civility, and an unshakeable commitment to nation-building. - From publisher. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Arun Jaitley - Finance Minister of India |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Parliamentarian |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Indian politics |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Political reform |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | M. Venkaiah Naidu [Foreword by] |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Koha item type | BOOKs |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Materials specified (bound volume or other part) | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Cost, normal purchase price | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type | Public note |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | HB | Not For Loan | . | . | New Arrival - Display Area | 18.03.2026 | Amazon.in | 995.00 | 954.05 BAT | 40740 | 18.03.2026 | 18.03.2026 | BOOKs | Recommended by Prof. Dr. Arun K Thiruvengadam |