He was considered one of the key architects of an electorally dominant BJP, Former Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley lost a long battle with cancer yesterday, leaving admirers in disbelief and political foes saddened. In 2009, we view both Sushma Swaraj and Jaitley as BJP’s Gen Next, leaders. At one point, he was also perceived as a Prime Ministerial candidate. Both of them were brought to the center stage by the party’s patriarch Advani. But in a twist of fate both of them departed just 18 days apart leaving behind their firm imprints. Arun Jaitley was considered a man Friday who brought Modi Ji to the national scene, will be missed, as he was his chief troubleshooter since his days in Gujarat politics. Except for good health, he had all that he could attain. His greatest accomplishment is GST implementation by absorbing entire shock on both Demonetisation & GST. Probably His indispensability may be the cause of envy among his several peers. I feel he was akin to Pranab Mukherjee in Congress, a formidable strategist, draftsman, Parliamentarian, with a commendable skill in debating with the astute legal mind. He suffered and fought a hard battle with multiple ailments. May his soul rest in peace.