Published 15:27 IST, August 7th 2019
Sushma Swaraj passes away: Industry leaders mourn Former EAM's sudden demise
India Inc on Wednesday mourned the death of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, describing her as a fiery orator and a great leader who inspired the nation.
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India Inc on Wednesday mourned death of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, describing her as a fiery orator and a great leer who inspired nation.
Swaraj passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on August 6 night. BJP veteran, who suffered a cardiac arrest, was 67.
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"India has lost a great leer. Your contribution to nation is an inspiration. RIP Sushma Swaraj," ani Group Chairman Gautam ani tweeted.
Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said a glorious chapter in Indian politics has come to an end with 'sudden and s' passing away of Sushma Swaraj.
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"A fiery orator who could spellbound public and equally make a forceful case of India in UN General Assembly on terrorism, she was a politician of all hues.
"I h privilege of kwing her in my formative years in mobile industry when she took charge of telecom ministry at a very critical time. She grasped complex issues in a remarkably short period and delivered some key and transformative policies," Mittal said.
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In an emotional tweet, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said: "... RIP Mor India...You carry with you affection of over a billion people".
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Assocham President B K Goenka described her as a tall leer who combined extreme dignity with a professional competence and compassion as India's external affairs minister.
"#SushmaSwaraj Ji was an excellent orator, a strong & fearless leer and a tireless politician who always worked for a better India. Having kwn her for many years, this loss is deeply personal. #RIPSushmaJi, may we continue to be inspired by your elegance," Chairman & MD of JSW Group Sajjan Jindal tweeted.
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"She was hardworking, popular, a fine human being, h unmatched oratory skills and a saviour of last resort for stranded Indians. In my several meetings during her MEA avatar, I found her proactive and caring. tricolour Indian flag was etched in her heart. RIP #SushmaSwaraj," RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka tweeted.
Ficci President Sandip Somany said India has lost a great parliamentarian, people's minister, and exemplary leer.
15:27 IST, August 7th 2019