Sushma Swaraj (14 Feb 1952 – 06 August, 2019), former foreign minister and BJP leader has breathed her last in AIIMS Delhi. She was 67. Sushma Swaraj was taken to AIIMS after allegedly suffering from a cardiac arrest and according to reports, she was declared brought dead.
Sushma Swaraj had been a phenomenal political leader who held various positions during her long political career. She became an MLA in Haryana assembly at the age of 25 and because a cabinet minister in Haryana government at the age of 27. She also became first women chief minister of Delhi briefly in 1998 and then held the office of foreign minister in the union cabinet under Narendra Modi government from 2014-19. Before that, she was the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha from 2009-14.
Earlier this year, she had requested BJP leadership to not contest the general elections owing to her health. She had undergone a kidney transplant couple of years back.
A glorious chapter in Indian politics comes to an end. India grieves the demise of a remarkable leader who devoted her life to public service and bettering lives of the poor. Sushma Swaraj Ji was one of her kind, who was a source of inspiration for crores of people.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2019
Sushma Ji was a prolific orator and outstanding Parliamentarian. She was admired and revered across party lines.
She was uncompromising when it came to matters of ideology and interests of the BJP, whose growth she immensely contributed to.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2019
I can’t forget the manner in which Sushma Ji worked tirelessly as EAM in the last 5 years. Even when her health was not good, she would do everything possible to do justice to her work and remain up to date with matters of her Ministry. The spirit and commitment was unparalleled.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2019
Sushma Ji’s demise is a personal loss. She will be remembered fondly for everything that she’s done for India. My thoughts are with her family, supporters and admirers in this very unfortunate hour. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2019
Heartbreaking to know that our dearest former EAM Sushma Swaraj ji is no more. She was brought dead to the hospital emergency an hour ago. Heart attack is most likely the cause of death. AIIMS is drafting a formal statement. She was 67. This is terribly shocking.
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) August 6, 2019
We are saddened to hear about the untimely demise of Smt Sushma Swaraj. Our condolences to her family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/T9wg739c8i
— Congress (@INCIndia) August 6, 2019
भारत की राजनैतिक श्री अंनत में विलुप्त हो गई ! जनभाषा की संसंदीय सुषमा समाप्त हो गई ! वैयक्तिक आभा का एक युग जीकर हमारे समय की शीर्षतम विदुषी,अटलजी के बाद की सर्वाधिक संतुलित व सम्मोहक संसदीय वक्ता की वाणी ने विराम ले लिया !ईश्वर की आलोक सभा में पदभार सम्भालो #SushmaSwaraj दी😢🙏 pic.twitter.com/oAVoGg9BGN
— Dr Kumar Vishvas (@DrKumarVishwas) August 6, 2019
पूर्व विदेश मंत्री,बहन @SushmaSwaraj के निधन के समाचार से स्तब्ध हूँ।
ईश्वर से दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान देने की प्रार्थना करता हूँ। आप अपने जनसहयोग व राष्ट्र उत्थान के कार्यों के माध्यम से देश व दुनिया के लोगों के दिलों में सदैव जिंदा रहेंगी। विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि!
— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (मोदी का परिवार ) (@ChouhanShivraj) August 6, 2019