Sushma Swaraj did not follow BJP, PM Modi on Twitter; in fact, she followed nobody
Sushma Swaraj passes away: The charismatic leader, who was always active on Twitter, used the platform to address issues faced by Indians across the world in real-time

- Aug 7, 2019,
- Updated Aug 7, 2019 12:41 PM IST
Former foreign minister Sushma Swaraj who died at AIIMS, Delhi, on Tuesday, had over 13 million followers on Twitter, including her party BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, but followed none. The charismatic leader, who was always active on Twitter, used the platform to address issues faced by Indians across the world in real-time.
Her unique style has even encouraged her predecessor Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to emulate her approach as India's current foreign minister. From assuring the safe return of nurses stuck in Iraq to helping people facing several visa or travel-related issues, the minister helped everyone who needed any assistance from the Indian government.
Former foreign minister Sushma Swaraj who died at AIIMS, Delhi, on Tuesday, had over 13 million followers on Twitter, including her party BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, but followed none. The charismatic leader, who was always active on Twitter, used the platform to address issues faced by Indians across the world in real-time.
Her unique style has even encouraged her predecessor Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to emulate her approach as India's current foreign minister. From assuring the safe return of nurses stuck in Iraq to helping people facing several visa or travel-related issues, the minister helped everyone who needed any assistance from the Indian government.