Sonali Jaitley Bakhshi, daughter of the late Arun Jaitley, is a prominent figure known for her legal career and involvement in high-profile cases. This post delves into her life, career, and notable controversies.

Wiki/Biography

Born on June 27, 1983, Sonali Jaitley is the daughter of Arun Jaitley and Sangeeta Jaitley. She has a younger brother, Rohan Jaitley, who is also a lawyer. Sonali pursued her legal education at Amity Law School, Delhi, earning both her LLB and LLM degrees between 2001 and 2006.

Love Life & Husband

Sonali married Jaiyesh Bakhshi, also a lawyer, on December 7, 2015, in a lavish ceremony. Jaiyesh is a successful lawyer and manages his own legal practice. Their union combined two successful legal minds.

Career

After completing her education, Sonali embarked on a successful career as a lawyer. Her work involves various legal aspects. She gained significant public attention during the 2019 general elections.

Specifically, she represented BJP’s East Delhi candidate, Gautam Gambhir, issuing a defamation notice against AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi Marlena, and Manish Sisodia. This action highlighted her involvement in high-stakes political legal battles.

Controversy

In February 2018, Sonali faced accusations of receiving ₹24 lakh from Mehul Choksi, a fugitive businessman. The Congress party leveraged this allegation to criticize Arun Jaitley, demanding his resignation while he served as Union Minister. This controversy significantly impacted her public image and brought intense media scrutiny.