Since the Modi government came to power in May 2014, if there’s one thing that’s been proven without debate, it is that External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is a bosslady when it comes to helping citizens out through Twitter!
Over the last two years, she has reunited families across the border, helped citizens find lost passports, and launched rescue operations to get Indians safely home from violence-hit areas.
What’s even more impressive is how Swaraj continues to extend help and support from AIIMS Hospital in Delhi, where she has been admitted since November 16, due to a kidney failure. Many citizens even offered their kidneys for the minister’s transplant, a gesture that has deeply moved her. Here are a few instances of how she continues to be the neta we’re all rooting for:
1. When she got the Indian High Commission in London to assist Kunwar Bisht who had to travel back home urgently to see his father in the ICU:
Mr. Bisht, please meet Mr Anurag or Mr Prem in HCI Passport Section today. They'll extend all possible assistance.
— India in the UK (@HCI_London) December 2, 2016
@UKinIndia @PMOIndia Thanks Maam I got a response from HCl. I am going to meet them at 0900
— Kunwar Bisht (@amkunwar) December 2, 2016
thanks Ma'am n HCI for help. I am finally flying back to india. Thats exactly how govt should work. Best wishes !
— Kunwar Bisht (@amkunwar) December 2, 2016
2. When she got the Kerala Govt. and Lt. Gov. of Delhi to act regarding two shameful incidents – the rape of a Japanese tourist and an American tourist:
I asked for a report from Government of Kerala about the rape of a Japanese tourist on 25 Nov 2016. We have received the report. /1
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) December 2, 2016
I have asked Government of Kerala to expedite the trial and keep us informed about the case. /3
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) December 2, 2016
I have spoken to the Lt Governor Delhi and told him that Police should register a case and bring the guilty to book. /2
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) December 3, 2016
I have also asked Indian Ambassador in US to contact the victim and assure her that we will not spare the guilty./3
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) December 3, 2016
3. When she helped a Ph.D scholar at AIIMS get a visa to go to Australia and present a paper:
https://twitter.com/SushmaSwaraj/status/805655861280411648
Thank u so much ma'am for all ur support, we r grateful to have a leader like u. Get well soon:) Sorry 4 the delayed response.
— Dr. Geeta Singh, Ph.D(AIIMS) (@geetasingh44) December 5, 2016
4. When a laproscopic surgeon asked for her help to get a medical visa for a patient who was refused one:
Ma'am , Eman Ahmed (Egypt) 500kgs requested me 2 save her pls help me get her a medical visa as refused thru normal process @SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/93Fwz6m8iL
— Dr Muffi (@DrMuffi) December 5, 2016
Thanks for bringing this to my notice. We will definitely help her. pic.twitter.com/l6RfC5bWE4 https://t.co/fWBYilbPIY
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) December 6, 2016
Embassy in Cairo called Visa granted.Thank you so much for this prompt response,impressed Appreciate the help @SushmaSwaraj @CODSIndia01
— Dr Muffi (@DrMuffi) December 6, 2016
5. When NDTV ran a story about an Indian who walked 1,000 km in Dubai to attend labour court proceedings in a bid to return home, and Swaraj acted fast:
I have asked for a report from Indian Embassy in Dubai.
Indian Walked 1,000 Km To Dubai Court https://t.co/kbvwVV67QP via @ndtv @templetree1— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) November 30, 2016
We have brought him back to India and sent him to his village. He went up and down to the court 20 times over a year. That made it 1000 Kms. https://t.co/UGxjGE1Uhf
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) December 6, 2016