In the first Modi government, Sushma Swaraj was appointed as the External Affairs Minister. “Sushma Ji worked tirelessly as EAM in the last 5 years,” Modi said.
New Delhi| Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourning the demise of Sushma Swaraj said that a glorious chapter in Indian politics has ended. He also said that her demise is a personal loss. He said Swaraj was not only a source of inspiration but also devoted her life to public service. He said, “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.”
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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 Swaraj, 67, passed away on Tuesday due to a heart attack. In a series of tweets, Modi paid tributes to Swaraj remembering her contribution to Indian politics. He tweeted, “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.”
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
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Recalling her stint as a Minister, PM Modi said that she set high standards for 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,” he said.
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, 2019
In the first Modi government, Sushma Swaraj was appointed as the External Affairs Minister. “Sushma Ji worked tirelessly as EAM in the last 5 years,” Modi said.
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
Modi said, “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.”
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
The former External Affairs Minister’s health was critical following which she was admitted to AIIMS. A team of 5 doctors was monitoring her who later declared her dead.
Her last rites will be performed around 3 PM in Delhi, with state honours.
The body will be kept at the party headquarters from 12pm-3 pm for people to pay their respects on Wednesday after which it will be taken to the Lodhi Crematorium for the last rites, Nadda told reporters at the hospital.
A host of Union ministers and other senior party leaders visited AIIMS and met the bereaved family of the former external affairs minister.
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