P. Chidambaram is an Indian politician and lawyer, known for his significant contributions to the country's economic policies. He has served as the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Home Affairs in the Government of India. Chidambaram is a member of the Indian National Congress party and has been influential in shaping India's economic reforms during the 1990s and 2000s. Born on September 16, 1945, in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Chidambaram studied at Loyola College and later earned a law degree from Harvard Law School. He has been elected multiple times to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament, and is recognized for his expertise in finance and governance.