Incumbent Finance Minister, Pranab Mukherjee is all set to end his innings as a Congress-man after 34 years, as he readies to contest in the presidential polls later in July this year. Pranab Mukherjee has emerged as a top contender in the country's presidential election; sparking speculation over potential successors should he get the top job. Several politicians and bureaucrats are said to be in the running, though there's no word yet from the government or Congress party, which leads the ruling United Progressive Alliance coalition. The decision could come as early as next week.

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