Here's why Sushma Swaraj wants to 'consult' a volcano
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is known to win hearts with her tweets, and on Wednesday, she left everyone laughing. A Twitter user asked the EAM if it was safe to travel to Bali (Indonesia) and was there any advisory issued by the government. To this, Swaraj replied, "I will have to consult the volcano there". She never fails on sass scale!
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Volcano eruption led to passengers getting stranded in Bali
On July 3, Mount Agung erupted. Due to the volcanic eruption, three airports including one in Bali was closed. This affected 446 flights and 74,000 passengers were stranded. Notably, Bali is one of the most popular holiday destinations among Indians.
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Man's concern gets a hilarious reply from Sushma Swaraj
I will have to consult the volcano there. https://t.co/bv2atzWtZg
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) August 8, 2018
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Many Twitter users swipe right on Sushma Swaraj's reply
The response was loved by many on Twitter, including singer Adnan Sami, who couldn't control his laughter. Twitter user @rraina1481 wrote: Brilliant response by Sushma ji. This one measures 8 on Richter !!, and @zappatta01 tweeted: Tremendous sense of humor Ma'am! However, Rai, who raised the question wasn't pleased and said he made the query as he was concerned about safety.
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Asked question as was concerned about safety: Twitter user
@cgibali @IndianEmbJkt i dont know y some -ve ppl r inserting thir nose in it. I am asking dis qustion 2 our f/m 4 my saftey and being resposible citizen. Like me mny ppl r dont know what to do? What is the situation dir? Many other countries have issued advisory to thir citizen.
— SUSHIL KR RAI (@sushilkrrai) August 8, 2018