Arun Jaitley opts out of Modi Sarkar 2.0, cites health issues

Arun Jaitley has told PM Narendra Modi that he would like to stay away from "any responsibility" in the Modi government's second term in office.

Writing to the prime minister, Jaitley cited health reasons for his decision. Jaitley said staying away from any responsibility will help him concentrate on his treatment and health.

Jaitley, who underwent a kidney transplant surgery last year and has been unwell for a large part of the last two years, posted the letter on his Twitter feed.