Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj passes away
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS); Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who had earned accolades from Indians both within the nation and abroad for her prompt responses to people in distress as the country's foreign minister, passed away on Tuesday, a condolence tweet by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed.
According to reports, she died due to a massive heart attack. She was 67.
Prime Minister Narnedra Modi confirmed the news tweeting "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," he posted.
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
Following the attack, Sushma Swaraj was admitted to the AIIMS in New Delhi.
She had served as the External Affairs Minister of the nation in the first term of PM Narendra Modi government.
Her last tweet:
In her last tweet earlier in the day, Sushma had congratulated the Prime Minister for move to revoke Article 370.
"@narendramodi ji - Thank you Prime Minister. Thank you very much. I was waiting to see this day in my lifetime," she tweeted.
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— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) August 6, 2019
Sushma Swaraj did not contest the Lok Sabha polls this time owing to ill health.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourns:
Sushma Ji was a prolific orator and outstanding Parliamentarian. She was admired and revered across party lines.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2019
She was uncompromising when it came to matters of ideology and interests of the BJP, whose growth she immensely contributed to.
An excellent administrator, Sushma Ji set high standards in every Ministry she handled. She played a key role in bettering India’s ties with various nations. As a Minister we also saw her compassionate side, helping fellow Indians who were in distress in any part of the world.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2019I 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, 2019Sushma 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
S Jaishankar stepped into her shoes to serve as the External Affairs Minister of the country.
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
The Congress party mourned her death and tweeted: " We are saddened to hear about the untimely demise of Smt Sushma Swaraj. Our condolences to her family and loved ones. "
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