Arun Jaitley: Modi's go-to man for all seasons

April 15, 2019 17:15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi requested Union Finance minister Arun Jaitley to cut short his foreign trip and return to India and accordingly, Jaitley returned from the US where he was attending the World Bank and International Monetary Fund meetings.

The ostensible reason for Jaitley to be summoned is that the PM wants him to coordinate between the BJP and the RSS and guide BJP spokespersons on a day-to-day basis on what should be articulated on TV debates which reflects the party's and the PMO's views.

Jaitley plays an important role by acting as an intermediary and a conduit of information between the RSS cadre and the Prime Minister. During the poll season, Jaitley is also tasked with monitoring advertisements in the print and TV media. The minister has to also liase with the Election Commission.

Jaitley is close confidante of the PM and offers quick solutions to political matters. Helping Jaitley union minister Nirmala Sitharaman, both of who have been tasked by party president Amit Shah.

Both the ministers arrive at the BJP headquarters by 11 am, meet party workers, ensure that the publicity materials reach candidates.

When elections are around the corner, it's all hands to deck.

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