Arun Jaitley likely to leave hospital soon, may be back at work by June-end

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is expected to be discharged from hospital earliest by Friday after his kidney transplant surgery earlier this month. Jaitley will still follow a closely monitored recovery process at home, and if all goes well, may rejoin work in Finance Ministry by end-June.

Sources close to Jaitley say that he is recovering well and has started walking in his hospital room at the All India Insititute of Medical Sciences. After getting discharged, he will still follow a strict diet regime and access to him will be severely restricted for at least 10-15 days, as part of continuing post-operative care.

Jaitley is currently listed on the Prime Minister of India’s official website and “Minister Without Portfolio”. He is expected to start working from home and receive files and official briefings with two-three weeks.

“If all goes well, you could see him in North Block by June-end,” said a person aware of the progress of Jaitley’s treatment. “So far he has responded well, but precautions will still have to be maintained once he is discharged from the hospital,” the person added.