Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been diagnosed with a kidney ailment and may be away from the office for a while.
He made the announcement on Twitter after a series of tests.
"I am being treated for kidney-related problems & certain infections that I have contracted. The future course of my treatment would be determined by doctors," he said.
A PTI report said Jaitley was likely to undergo a kidney transplant and formalities for the donor's kidney had been completed.
Jaitley, who was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha last month, is yet to take oath as a member.
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