Sushma Swaraj on dialysis at Aiims after kidney failure, awaiting transplant

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj sent out a health update on Wednesday, tweeting that she is in Aiims Hospital because of a kidney failure. She is currently under dialysis and is undergoing tests for a kidney transplant.

Friends : This is to update you on my health.

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) November 16, 2016

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

No further details are currently available. Get well soon wishes poured in for from politicians like Arvind Kejriwal, Vasundhara Raje for the external affairs minister.

Our sincere prayers sushma ji. Hope u get well soon. https://t.co/uSW7KN4wzm

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) November 16, 2016

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@SushmaSwaraj sets yet another benchmark. In terms of being honest about health issues. This is truly a new India as it should be.

— SUHEL SETH (@Suhelseth) November 16, 2016

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please know that you and your family are in our prayers & we wish you a speedy & completely recovery ma'am.

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) November 16, 2016

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