An elderly Indian couple stuck in France had no money, no support, and failing health. The husband made a video explaining how lonely and unwell they felt and posted it online. The video went viral and reached Sushma Swaraj. Within hours, she tweeted back and got in touch with India’s Ambassador to France.
Mohan – Pl contact this couple immediately and send them back to India at our expense. https://t.co/6IdSKDRZy9 @Indian_Embassy
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) January 9, 2017
She ensured all arrangements were made for their safe return to India, even covering the travel expenses. What made this story so touching was Sushma’s tweet that said, “Every Indian in distress is part of our family.” That one line showed who she really was. To her, every Indian abroad wasn’t just a citizen, they were family. She helped with heart, not just rules. She didn’t ask about age, money, or background. If someone needed help, she gave it. And that’s why she earned the respect of millions across the world.
Yes. Every Indian in distress is a member of my family. https://t.co/LgvnfbWtsS
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) January 10, 2017