(UNI) Mumbai resident Hamid Nihal Ansari, who returned to Pakistan Tuesday, met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj here along with his mother.
“Welcome home, son! Indian national, Hamid Ansari returns home after six years of incarceration in Pakistan. EAM Sushma Swaraj warmly welcomed him in Delhi today,” MEA spokesman Raveesh Kumar tweeted on Wednesday.
Ansari, who was jailed in Pakistan, was released on Tuesday by Pakistan and allowed to cross the Wagah border to reunite with his family.
His mother got emotional on the occasion and said: “Mera Bharat Mahan…”.
She also thanked Ms Swaraj and said “madam ney hi sab kiya hae (It is you who has helped his return)”.
Ansari also turned sentimental and looked on the two with his moist eyes.