Jaswant Singh was an Indian politician and a prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Born on January 2, 1938, he served in various key positions, including as the Minister of Finance and Minister of External Affairs. He was known for his role in shaping India's foreign policy during the late 1990s and early 2000s. In addition to his political career, Jaswant Singh was also an author and wrote several books on Indian history and politics. He was a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India's Parliament, and was respected for his diplomatic skills and contributions to national security.