Sushma Swaraj’s Ashes Immersed in Ganga by Daughter Bansuri
Former Foreign Minister and senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj passed away at 67 after suffering from cardiac arrest.
Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of Sushma Swaraj, immersed her mother's ashes in Ganga river in Hapur on Thursday, 8 August. Sushma Swaraj's husband Swaraj Kaushal was also accompanying her.
Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj was cremated with full state honours at the Lodhi crematorium in Delhi on Wednesday, 7 August.
Earlier during the day, party leaders paid tributes to her at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi after politicians across party lines paid their last respects to the veteran leader at her residence.
The senior BJP leader passed away on Tuesday, 6 August, at the age of 67. Swaraj was brought to Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in a critical condition on Tuesday night, after she suffered a heart attack.
- Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj passed away on Tuesday 6 August due to a cardiac arrest
- She was cremated with full state honours at Delhi’s Lodhi crematorium
- Earlier, senior party leaders paid tributes to her at the BJP headquarters
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Sushma Swaraj's Last Tweet 3 Hours Before News of Her Demise
Three hours before news of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj demise broke, she had tweeted thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Thank you Prime Minister. Thank you very much. I was waiting to see this day in my lifetime,” she said in her last tweet.
'Saddened to Hear About Untimely Demise of Sushma Swaraj': Cong
Congress, in a tweet, expressed grief over the sudden demise of former Union Minister Sushma Swaraj.
Uncompromising, Prolific Orator: Modi Laments Swaraj's Death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Sushma Swaraj a “prolific orator and outstanding Parliamentarian” after she passed away at the age of 67 on Tuesday.
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Others Reach AIIMS
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, BJP leader Mahendra Nath Pandey and Shivraj Singh Chouhan reached Delhi’s AIIMS.
Prakash Javadekar, Manoj Tiwari Reach AIIMS
Prakash Javadekar, Shahnawaz Hussain, Manoj Tiwari, Mahendra Nath Pandey, and other BJP leaders have reached AIIMS.
Swaraj's Mortal Remains to Be Taken to Her Delhi Residence Tonight
The mortal remains of Swaraj will be taken from AIIMS to her Delhi residence and will be kept there tonight, reported ANI.
'Extraordinary Political Leader, Gifted Orator': Rahul Gandhi Condoles Swaraj's Demise
Amit Shah Condoles Sushma Swaraj's Sudden Demise
Home Minister Amit Shah expressed grief over the untimely demise of Sushma Swaraj.
Ghulam Nabi Azad Reaches AIIMS
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad reached AIIMS Delhi.
Sushma Swaraj's Mortal Remains Being Taken From AIIMS
The mortal remains of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj are being taken from All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to her Delhi residence, where they will be kept tonight.
'Shocked Beyond Words': Pranab Mukherjee on Swaraj's Demise
Former President Pranab Mukherjee expressed shock and grief over Swaraj’s demise on Tuesday.
'Sad Incident Not Only for BJP, But Whole Country': JP Nadda
BJP Working President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Sushma Swaraj’s demise said “Sushma Ji is no more with us, it is a sad incident for not only BJP but the whole country. She inspired us, her last tweet tells us how she was involved in serving the nation in an emotional way.”
He also added that her mortal remains will be kept at her residence for people to pay last respects. Around 12 pm on Wednesday the remains will be brought to BJP headquarters.
At 3 pm she will be taken to Lodhi road crematorium, where her last rites will be performed with full state honours.
'Guided Me Like an Elder Sister': Nitin Gadkari on Sushma's Demise
Union Minister and BJP leader Nitin Gadkari on late Tuesday night said Sushma’s demise was a “personal loss” for him, the BJP and the country. “Since the inception of the party, she played a key role in its expansion. When I was the President of BJP, she gave me guidance as an elder sister,” Gadkari said.
BJP Leaders Pay Tribute at Sushma Swaraj's Residence
BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Babul Supriyo and Manoj Tiwari paid tribute to former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, at her residence in Delhi.
'She Was the True Daughter of Bharat Mata': Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Swaraj's Death
Remembering former Union Minister Sushma Swaraj and expressing grief over her demise, BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said “Sushma ji was a true daughter of Bharat mata, she spent her whole life in service of Bharat mata and people. She increased the country's prestige in the world. She was waiting to see the abrogation of Article 370 from Kashmir and left all of us after that.”
Swaraj's Body to Be Kept at BJP HQ on Wednesday, Last Rites at Lodhi Crematorium
The body of former Union minister Sushma Swaraj will be kept for three hours at the BJP headquarters on Wednesday for people to pay tributes.
Her 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.
Mayawati Pays Last Respects to Sushma Swaraj
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati pays last respects to former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at the latter's residence in Delhi.
“Sushma Swaraj ji's demise personally saddens me. She was an able politician, administrator and a good orator. Her personality was very friendly, even with members of the Opposition. I pray to nature to give her family the strength to cope with this loss,” she said while addressing the media.
"She'll Always be Connected to US": Rama Devi Gets Emotional
BJP MP Rama Devi, on Wednesday 7 August got emotional while speaking to the media about Sushma Swaraj.
"As long as I'm breathing, I will stay connected with her. She has left this world but will live in a better place," Rama Devi said in a trembling voice after paying last respects to the late foreign minister.
"Deeply Shocked": Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli
Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli said that he was “shocked” to learn about the demise of Sushma Swaraj, further expressing his condolences.
Derek O'Brien Pays Last Respects
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien, along with Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi visited former Union Minister Sushma Swaraj's residence to pay their last respects after her death.
Swaraj's body will be kept at the BJP headquarters for three hours before her last rites, for well-wishers to pay their last respects.
Deeply Shocked at Sudden Passing: Mamata Banerjee Expresses Sorrow
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also reacted to the untimely passing of the former foreign minister. “Deeply saddened, shocked at sudden passing away of Sushma Swaraj ji. I knew her since 1990s. Even though our ideologies differed, we shared many cordial times in Parliament. An outstanding politician, leader, good human being. Will miss her. Condolences to her family/admirers,” Mamata said
Oommen Chandy, Baba Ramdev Pay Last Respects
Kerala's former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and Baba Ramdev pay last respects to Sushma Swaraj at her residence.
BJP MP Hema Malini Pays Tribute
Hema Malini pays tribute to former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at her residence.
Russia Condoles Sushma Swaraj's Death
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia condoles Sushma Swaraj’s demise.
“We express our sincere condolences to the people of India on the premature passing away of the former Foreign Minister of this friendly country,”
President Ram Nath Kovind Pays Last Respects
President Ram Nath Kovind reached Swaraj’s residence to pay last respects to former External Affairs Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj who passed away on Tuesday, 6 August.
Delhi Govt Announces Two Day State Mourning
The Delhi government announced a two-day state mourning in memory of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, who was also the chief minister of the national capital in 1998 briefly.
A statement by the Delhi government said that there will be no cultural events in the city during these two days. However, all other government business and programmes, including the Anganwadi programme at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, will continue as scheduled.
The Nation Has Lost a Remarkable Leader: LK Advani Pays Tribute
Senior BJP leader LK Advani also penned a letter in the memory of the "people's leader". In his letter, Advani said that the nation has lost a remarkable leader. "To me, it is an irreparable loss and I will miss Sushmaji’s presence immensely. May her soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to Swaraj ji, Bansuri and all members of her family," Advani said.
He further wrote about taking a young activist in his party in the 80's, who, over the years, became one of the most popular and prominent leaders of the BJP.
Big Loss For Me: Hamid Ansari, Man Brought Back From Pak After 6 Yrs
Hamid Ansari, who was detained and arrested in Pakistan and returned to India on 18 December 2018, after completing a three-year prison sentence in a Pakistani jail also expressed condolences. He went to Pakistan to meet a woman he had befriended through social media.
Mulayam Singh Pays Respects
Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav was also among those who reached Sushma Swaraj’s residence to pay last respects to the former foreign minister.
BJP National Working President JP Nadda Pays Respects
BJP national working president JP Nadda pays last respect to former external affairs minister and BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, at her residence.
SP Leader Ram Gopal Remembers Sushma, Breaks Down While Paying Tribute
Samajwadi Party leader, Ram Gopal Yadav got emotional after paying tribute to former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu Pays Last Respects
Vice-President, M Venkaiah Naidu pays last respects to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj, in Delhi.
RIP Sushma Swaraj: PM Modi Gets Emotional While Paying Last Respects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi got emotional, while paying his last respects to the former Foreign Minister at her residence. A visibly overwhelmed PM Modi also consoled the family members of Swaraj.
The prime minister would attend her funeral in the evening, sources told news agency PTI.
The Union Cabinet could also meet during the day to pass a resolution condoling the demise of Swaraj, PTI further reported.
Sushma Swaraj Funeral: LK Advani Reaches with Family
Former BJP President Lal Krishna Advani, on Wednesday reached Sushma Swaraj’s residence to pay last respects. He was accompanied by his family and health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.
Earlier, in a written statement, Advani had said that the nation has lost a remarkable leader. "To me, it is an irreparable loss and I will miss Sushmaji’s presence immensely. May her soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to Swaraj ji, Bansuri and all members of her family," Advani said.
UP Artist Pays Tribute, Makes Charcoal Portrait for Sushma
An artist from Uttar Pradesh's Amroha, Mohammad Zuhaib, paid his last respects to former external affairs minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj by making a charcoal portrait.
Sushma Swaraj Funeral : Former PM Manmohan Singh Pays Tribute
Former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh pays last respects to former external affairs minister and BJP leader Sushma Swaraj following her untimely demise.
RIP Sushma Swaraj: Former UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi Pays Tribute
Former UPA Chairperson and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, also went to pay her respects to former EAM who passed away last night due to a cardiac arrest.
Emerged as Shining Star in Emergency: Amit Shah Pays Last Respects
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Sushma Swaraj’s residence to pay his last respects to former External Affairs Minister and BJP leader.
“The untimely death of Sushma Swaraj has left me and members of BJP very sad. She emerged as a shining star during Emergency,” Shah was quoted by the media as saying.
Haryana Govt to Observe 2-Day State Mourning
Haryana Government since Wednesday, 7 August, will observe 2 days of mourning in honour of senior BJP leader and former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.
RIP Sushma Swaraj: Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Pays Respects
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was also among the names who came to pay their last respects to late former foreign minister Sushma Swaraj at her residence.
'I Pray for Peace for her Soul': J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik
Expressing grief over the sudden demise of former union minister and veteran political leader Sushma Swaraj, J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik said, "It's difficult to fill the space left by her. I pray for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family in their hour of grief."
Rajya Sabha Pays Tribute to Sushma Swaraj
The Upper House of the Parliament with Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu paid tribute to the late foreign affairs minister. Lauding the veteran leader, Naidu said, "in her untimely demise, the nation has lost an able administrator, an effective parliamentarian and a true voice of people."
Sushma Swaraj Funeral: BS Yediyurappa Pays Tribute
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa paid his last respects to former foreign minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj, at her residence in New Delhi.
Sarabjit Singh's Sister Condoles Sushma Swaraj's Death
Dalbir Kaur, sister of Sarabjit Singh said that she could not believe that Mrs Swaraj would leave so soon. “It's a huge loss for the entire country. She always helped people. Whether it was Hamid Ansari, Sarabjit, Geeta or Jadhav, she helped all. May her soul rest in peace,” Dalbir Kaur told ANI.
Swaraj Was Extraordinary Woman, Leader: UNGA President Espinosa
UN General Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa has expressed condolences at the demise of India's former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, describing her as an "extraordinary" woman and leader who devoted her life to public service.
“Saddened by the news of the passing of @SushmaSwaraj, an extraordinary woman & leader who devoted her life to public service. I had the honour of meeting her in my visits to #India, & will always remember her fondly,” Espinosa tweeted.
Sushma Swaraj Funeral: Mortal Remains Being Taken to BJP Headquarters
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Pays Tribute at BJP Headquarters
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was among those who paid tribute to former Union Minister Sushma Swaraj at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi.
Senior Advocate Harish Salve Recalls Uncanny Moment
Senior Advocate Harish Salve, on Sushma Swaraj’s demise, said that he had a chat with the former foreign minister few minutes before the news of her demise.
“For me, Sushma Swaraj ji was an elder sister. I was simply stunned y'day on hearing about her demise. At 8:45 pm I had a talk with her. She said 'you have to come and take your fees of Re.1 for Kulbhushan Jadhav case'. Just 10 min post that, she had a cardiac arrest.”
Mother, Sister and a Great Orator: Jaya Prada Mourns Sushma Swaraj
Jaya Prada, BJP: We called her ‘didi’ & today she is no more with us. She was a mother, a sister, a huge politician & a great orator as well. She did a lot for the country, especially for the poor. We have lost a great, honest & a remarkable leader.
She Was Happy With Historic Development: RSS on Sushma Swaraj
She was happy with the recent historic development in the nation, as she expressed before she left us. We express condolences to her family in this moment of grief.
Steadfast Advocate for her Compatriots: US Embassy Mourns Sushma Swaraj
The US embassy in India, on Wednesday moruned former foreign minister Sushma Swraj. Today, the US Mission to India mourns the passing of Sushma Swaraj. Minister Swaraj was greatly respected and viewed as an outstanding representative of the Indian people, both at home and abroad, it said in a statement.
Sushma Swaraj Funeral: Senior BJP Leaders Give Shoulder to Mortal Remains
Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Piyush Goyal and other BJP leaders give shoulder to mortal remains of Sushma Swaraj as they are being taken from BJP headquarters to Lodhi crematorium in Delhi.
Feel Her Loss Greatly: Sonia in Letter to Swaraj's Family
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday described former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj as a superb orator, great parliamentarian and a lady of "extraordinary gifts".
In her condolence letter to Swaraj's husband, Swaraj Kaushal, Gandhi said she shared a warm personal relationship with the senior BJP leader after being together as colleagues in the Lok Sabha for many years.
"I am shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden passing away of your beloved wife Smt Sushma Swaraj," the Congress parliamentary party leader said. "Sushma Swaraj was a lady of extraordinary gifts, her courage, determination, dedication and ability manifest in every position she held." "Above all, it was her warm personal qualities that brought a special lustre to her years in public and political life," the United Progressive Alliance chairperson added.
Bal Thackeray Once Backed Swaraj for PM's Post: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday paid tributes to Swaraj and recalled that she was Bal Thackeray's first choice as the prime ministerial contender, when current Prime Minister Narendra Modi had still not emerged on the national scene and was active in Gujarat politics.
"Balasaheb saw her as a firm leader. She had thanked him for blessing her. Such was their relationship," Raut told a regional news channel.
The Shiv Sena founder, in an interview to Raut carried in party mouthpiece 'Saamana' in September 2012, said, "At present there is only one person who is intelligent, brilliant - Sushma Swaraj."
Sushma Swaraj Funeral: Former Foreign Minister's Mortal Remains at Lodhi Crematorium
Former Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj’s last rites are currently being conducted at Delhi’s Lodhi crematorium.
Sushma Swaraj Cremated
Former Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj has been cremated with full state honours in Delhi’s Lodhi crematorium.
'Sushma Ji's Legacy Will Live On': Rahul Gandhi Writes to Sushma Swaraj's Husband
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote to Kaushal Swaraj, husband of Sushma Swaraj, expressing his condolences.
“Sushma Ji’s legacy will live on and continue to touch the lives of millions of Indians,” he said in his letter.
‘Sushma Swaraj Was a Champion for Women in India, Across the Globe’: Ivanka Trump
In her tweet, Ivanka Trump said it was an honor to know Sushma Swaraj and thatIndia has lost a warm and dedicated leader and public servant.
Sushma Swaraj's Ashes Immersed in the Ganga
Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of Sushma Swaraj, immersed her mother's ashes in Ganga river in Hapur on. Sushma Swaraj's husband Swaraj Kaushal was also accompanying her.