Sushma Swaraj Passes Away: President Ram Nath Kovind mourns the loss leader who 'epitomised dignity, courage & integrity in public life'

President Ram Nath Kovind mourned the loss of a 'much-loved leader', Sushma Swaraj, as she passed away after having suffered a cardiac arrest in New Delhi on Tuesday night.

In a tweet, President said that he was shocked the hear the news and that the country has lost a leader who 'epitomised dignity, courage & integrity in public life.'

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said that the country had lost a 'powerful leader'

PM Narendra Modi whom late former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had tweeted thanking for the achieving Kashmir Integration just hours before her passing, expressed his sadness over her demise. In a series of tweets, he spoke of her highly marking the event of her death as 'an end of a glorious chapter in politics'.

Calling her a prolific orator and outstanding Parliamentarian, he said the nation will grieve her death as she was an inspiration to all. He said that she was 'excellent administrator', and 'set high standards in every Ministry she handled'.

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 He also acknowledged her 'tireless work' as the External Affairs Minister in his first term as PM. 

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The former External Affair Minister will always be remembered for her role in the governance of the country. She kick-started her political innings in 1977 as a member of the Janata Party and at the first go was elected as the MLA Haryana. And was the youngest cabinet minister in Haryana government at the age
of 25.