Union Minister Arun Jaitley resumes charge as finance minister 

The Union Minister, underwent a surgery in the US, on January 22, for a reported soft tissue cancer in his left leg. He returned to India on February 9 after undergoing skin grafting.

Saima Siddiqui
Published on: 15 Feb 2019 7:32 AM GMT
Union Minister Arun Jaitley resumes charge as finance minister 
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New Delhi: Arun Jaitley, on Friday, resumed his office as Minister of Corporate Affairs, after respite of nearly a month following his treatment in USA, as per sources.

The Union Minister, underwent a surgery in the US, on January 22, for a reported soft tissue cancer in his left leg. He returned to India on February 9 after undergoing skin grafting.

The President of India directed to assign the portfolios of the Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs to Arun Jaitley, according to an official statement.

The senior BJP leader also attended the Cabinet Committee meeting chaired by PM Modi, on Friday, over Pulwama terror attack.

Saima Siddiqui

Saima Siddiqui

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