Arun Jaitley has abruptly left for the US over health-related issues.

As Finance Minister Arun Jaitley abruptly left for the US over medical reasons, speculation over his health was rife among the political circles on Wednesday with Congress chief Rahul Gandhi expressing concern and wishing him speedy recovery.

According to reports, Jaitley has left for the US. A finance ministry spokesperson told Reuters that he was expected to be back over the weekend.

On Wednesday, Gandhi tweeted, "I'm 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 and your family 100% during this difficult period Mr Jaitley."

I'm 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 and your family 100% during this difficult period Mr Jaitley. Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 16, 2019





He was joined by Congress leader Salman Khurshid, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah and others in wishing Jaitley good health.

Khurshid expressed concern saying, "Concerned to hear of FM Arun Jaitley being indisposed once again. He has been important communicator and interlocutor with the Opposition despite recent constraints. Pray for quick and full recovery to serve the nation."

Abdullah also tweeted to say: "My father & all my @JKNC_ colleagues join me in wishing @arunjaitley Sb good health. We hope to see him back in the country & in the best of health very soon. God speed."

The minister, 66, is expected to present this government's last budget on February 1 before Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a second term in a general election due by May.