Sushma Swaraj, 64, is known to promptly respond to every SOS she receives on Twitter.
Highlights
- Sushma Swaraj tweeted that she is in hospital because of kidney failure
- Her post received a huge response from people on Twitter
- Some also offered Ms Swaraj their own kidneys
In her first tweet in seven days, Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj said this morning that she is in hospital 'because of kidney failure' and undergoing tests for a transplant. Within moments of her post, she received a massive response from people wishing her a speedy recovery. Some also offered her their own kidneys.
Ms Swaraj, 64, is known to promptly respond to every SOS she receives on Twitter. Tweeple are returning the favour and tweeting the foreign minister with offers of help, should she need it.
Ms Swaraj, who was admitted to New Delhi's AIIMS hospital last Tuesday, tweeted:
Within two hours, her tweet received over 4,000 retweets and almost 7,000 'likes'. Here are some tweets from those offering to donate their own kidneys.
In the past, Sushma Swaraj has responded to messages asking for help with visas, passports and the like. She also tweets back to those people who ask for assistance with issues she can't help with - requests have included trouble with cars and refrigerators.