FM Nirmala Sitharaman and the budget tightrope she faces on July 5

Nirmala Sitharaman has quickly climbed the political ladder to reach one of the most prestigious and important posts in the Government of India. She joined the BJP only in 2006, and in the 13 years since, has managed to occupy some of the highest offices of the land, including the top post at the Defence Ministry, another historic first for a woman. Ahead of her first budget presentation on July 5, here's a brief summary of Nirmala Sitharaman's career so far.