FM Jaitley likely to return on Jan 25; Budget on schedule: Govt officials

Jaitley went on leave at a time when Budget preparations are at their business end

Amidst reports that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley may not present the 2019-20 interim Budget, it is learnt he will tentatively be back in India around Republic Day and officials maintain that he will present the speech in Parliament on February 1.

Meanwhile, political leaders started wishing Jaitley, who is in the US for a medical check-up, a speedy recovery. “I am upset to hear Arun Jaitley ji is not well. We fight him on a daily basis for his ideas. However, I and the Congress party send him our love and best wishes for a speedy recovery. We are with you