15 times Sushma Swaraj saved stranded Indians across the globe
Monday, August 12, 2019 IST
The late External Affairs minister turned her account into the fastest grievance redressal system for Indian travellers
In her time as the External Affairs Minister, the late Sushma Swaraj was known for going beyond the call of duty to help stranded Indians return home safely and reunite families.
Sushma Swaraj tirelessly responded to requests and pleas of travellers and their tragedies. Here are some memorable moments of the times she answered distress calls from Indian students and travellers abroad and sent help from the concerned embassies.
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