Mumbai: Despite maintaining that she helped the scam-tainted former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi only in 'humanitarian' consideration, the opposition has not relented to its demand that the External Affairs Minister resign. But did the Union Minister Sushma Swaraj really go out of her way and gave preferential treatment to Modi?
Just a skim through her Twitter page will reveal that there have been other instances in the past where the Minister has taken a ‘humanitarian’ view towards countrymen who have sought help.
When an Indian was stuck in Saudi as his employer did not return him the poassport
In the most recent episode from her handle, where she had tweeted about evacuating Indians from conflict ridden Narjan in Saudi Arabia, she was approached by someone who’s employer denied to return his passport.
If your employer does not return your Passport, pl contact Indian Embassy. They will give you travel documents @atulnayak17
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) May 13, 2015When an elderly couplel sot their passport in transit
This woman tweeted to Sushma Swaraj asking for help, as her elderly parents were stranded in Turkey, and the Indian Embassy was not responsive enough.
Indian Embassy in Turkey has given Emergency travel documents to your parents and they are flying back tonight.@nepratik
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) May 30, 2015When a woman was under house arrest in Johannesburg
Gopal Keshri tweeted saying that his sister was under house arrest in South Africa. The response was prompt and the person in question was put in a plane to Kochi soon.
Rahul - Your sister rescued from Johannesburg is reaching Kochi tomorrow (15th April) by flight EK 532 at 0255 hrs @gopalkeshri
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 14, 2015When this woman’s mother had an accident while she was vacationing in Bali
This woman’s mother was in Bali, and had to have surgery, but the hospital authorities failed to accept insurance guarantee from India.
I am in touch with our Ambassador and Consul General in Bali reg your mother's treatment. They will provide you all help. @meera_sh
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) May 29, 2015When Agratha lost her money and passport in Germany
A woman in Berlin lost her money and passport. On contacting the Union Minister she was put in touch with the Indian embassy in Berlin.
.@SushmaSwaraj Went to the embassy today and got my permit. Mrs. Tripathi and Mr. Murugan helped me out. Thank you for everything.
— Agratha Dinakaran (@Agratha) May 5, 2015
