New Delhi: Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Wednesday that she has been on dialysis at AIIMS after suffering kidney failure. She also said that she is undergoing tests for a possible kidney transplant.
I am in AIIMS because of kidney failure. Presently, I am on dialysis. I am undergoing tests for a Kidney transplant. Lord Krishna will bless
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) November 16, 2016
Sushma Swaraj was admitted to AIIMS on November 7 for some endocrinological tests, and is being monitored by doctors. “Sushmaji is a diabetic because of which her kidney has got affected. She is undergoing dialysis. She is stable now,” the AIIMS doctor told IANS.
According to him, Sushma Swaraj’s sugar level remains high, due to which she is facing severe diabetic problems.
She has been suffering from diabetes for almost 20 years. The 64-year-old BJP leader was admitted to AIIMS in April also when she underwent treatment for pneumonia and other health issues.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted his best wishes for Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday after learning the news.
Our sincere prayers sushma ji. Hope u get well soon. https://t.co/uSW7KN4wzm
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) November 16, 2016
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah too extended his condolences.
Very sorry to hear about your health problems @SushmaSwaraj ji. My father went through the same so I know how you & the family must feel.
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) November 16, 2016
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She is a gem of a politician. And more than that a humanitarian. I wish her speedy recovery.
Extremely sorry to hear your condition. I have fond memories when I met you here in Southern California. It is a matter of time. I am 100% sure that you will fully recover after your kidney transplant and continue providing your excellent services to the Nation. Bharat needs you and Lord Krishna knows. I pray to Lord Krishna for your full recovery at the earliest.
My Warmest Regards and Best Wishes.
I am more than happy to give her one of my kidney, if that suits her… she needs to be alive longer. Never a Bhakth
I love nd respect u lot,i pray for ur fast recovery.May god bless u.
Get well soon Madam and you have a tremendous job to fulfil for the nation.
Get well soon , you are good and help others in their need , Allah will help you , stay smiled healthy long life ..
we will miss sushmajis fiery speechin parliment. get well soon madam
MAY ALLAH REJUVENATE HER OWN KIDNEY AND NEED TO TRANSPLANT
DOES NOT ARISE,AMEN.
Dear Suhsmaji,
You are one of the best humanitarian external affairs minister India has ever seen. Very sorry to hear your health news madam. Get well soon madam, India needs your service.
i am very sorry to hear about your health. Please take care. Get well soon.
I pray to GOD for speedy recovery of MS. Sushma Swaraj.
Sushmaji wishing you a speedy recovery.
Get well soon. Our good wishes to you.
get well soon sushmaji.
get well soon madamji….
Sushma Ji we all pray for successful transplant and your quick recovery.
I hope AIIMS will follow the standard Kidney Transplant approval process as they do for common man.