External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, known to be one of the most effective and hands-on ministers when it comes to offering help to those in need, has done it again.
After helping Pakistani girls to safely return their homes amid escalating tension along the border, Swaraj has now come to the aid of 18-year-old Mashal Maheshwari, who moved to Jaipur from Hyderabad in Pakistan’s Sindh province two years ago but was unable to give her medical exams in India.
Mashal, whose both parents are doctors, is a meritorious student. She scored 91 per cent in her Class XII CBSE exams but could not appear in the common entrance exam for medical NEET, because of her nationality.
The young student had then approached the minister with her problem through her tweet and received a prompt response. Union minister of External Affairs immediately offered a helping hand and arranged for a medical seat for her. Mashal has been admitted to Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Medical College (SMS).
On May 29, Mashal had tweeted to the Union minister seeking help and got an immediate response.
“Mashal - Don't be disappointed my child. I will personally take up your case for admission in a Medical College,” Swaraj had Tweeted.
“Mashal - I am watching you on CNN News. Please contact me on Telephone : 011-23794344. I am waiting for your call,” she added.
Mashal Maheshwar joined SMS college on September 22. "I thank Sushma Swaraj jee for making my dream come true," said the 18-year-old aspiring doctor.
"I would like to become a neurologist or cardiologist and will serve India forever," she added.
Reportedly, the Pakistan girl was offered a seat in Karnataka but she had requested for one either in Gujarat or Rajasthan.
