Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has recused himself from the new cabinet, citing health reasons.
In a letter to PM Modi, Jaitley has requested for a reasonable time to his treatment and has asked not to be a part of any responsibility, for the present, in the new government.
He stated, "I am writing to you to formally request you that I should be allowed a reasonable time for myself, my treatment and my health and, therefore, not be part of any responsibility, for the present, in the new Government."
In the letter, Jaitley said it had been an "honour" and a "learning experience" to be part of the Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.
He said in the last year-and-a-half, he's had some "serious health challenges". "My doctors have enabled me to emerge out of most of them," he added.
Jaitley has been keeping unwell for almost two years. He took a three-month break last year after undergoing a kidney transplant. Piyush Goyal served as the interim finance minister; Jaitley resumed work in August 2018.
In January, Jaitley had to go to the United States for a medical check-up. The Interim Budget, unveiled on February 1, was presented by Piyush Goyal in his absence.
Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
