India: Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj to undergo kidney transplant today
The minister, who is known for her quick response on Twitter is still reaching out to the public and trying to help.? Photograph:(AFP)
India's foreign minister Sushma Swaraj will undergo kidney transplant at New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Saturday.
Swaraj, who suffers from diabetes was admitted to AIIMS for kidney failure on November 7.
She has been on dialysis for weeks and tweeted about her condition from the hospital.
The minister, who is known for her quick response on Twitter is still reaching out to the public and trying to help.
Geeta - You have been issued Visa for Australia. https://t.co/kB3biWWCNu
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) December 5, 2016
AIIMS recieved numerous offers to donate a kidney to Swaraj.
Some friends have also offered their kidneys for my transplant. I have no words to express my deep sense of gratitude towards them.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) November 17, 2016
(WION with inputs from ANI)