About
Major Jaswant Singh was a distinguished Indian Army officer and politician who played a significant role in Indian politics. He was a founding member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served as a Member of Parliament for an extended period between 1980 and 2014. Singh held key ministerial portfolios, including Minister of External Affairs, Finance, and Defence, making him the only leader from Rajasthan to achieve this distinction. In 2012, he was the NDA's Vice-presidential candidate.
Career Timeline
Member of Parliament
Elected as Member of Parliament, starting his political career.
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance, increasing his political influence.
Minister of External Affairs
Appointed Minister of External Affairs, further boosting his stature.
Minister of Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence, reaching peak influence.
Expelled from BJP
Expelled from BJP due to controversial book, damaging his reputation.
Retires from Politics
Retires from active politics, diminishing his political relevance.
Death
Death in 2020.
Political Legacy
Remembered as a veteran politician, influence mostly faded.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026