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Former Union Minister of India Sushma Swaraj passes away after suffering cardiac arrest in New Delhi

Former Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj passed away on Tuesday night in New Delhi after suffering a cardiac arrest

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Former Union Minister of India Sushma Swaraj passes away after suffering cardiac arrest in New Delhi

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01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Update at 11:10 pm

Former Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj passed away on Tuesday night, after having suffered a cardiac arrest in New Delhi.

The senior BJP leader was taken to AIIMS at quarter to nine in a critical condition on Tuesday evening at the country's pre-eminent medical institution, with senior BJP leaders such as Nitin Gadkari and Dr Harshvardhan going to AIIMS as well.

Sushma Swaraj had earlier in the day issued a statement on the big development regarding the Modi government scrapping Article 370 in J&K and integrating the state with India like never before.

She was one of the most well known faces in the BJP. She had declined contest Lok Sabha elections in 2019.

The former Union Minister was best known to be accessible especially on micro-blogging platform Twitter. She was called the 'supermom' in foreign media and had become one of the most-followed politicians on Twitter.

In her second last tweet, she had congratulated Home Minister Amit Shah for moving a resolution in the Rajya Sabha for statutory revocation of Article 370. Her final tweet which was posted in the evening since where she thanked PM Modi for the integration of Kashmir. She said that she was waiting to see the day in her lifetime

गृह मंत्री श्री अमित शाह जी को उत्कृष्ट भाषण के लिए बहुत बहुत बधाई.

I congratulate the Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji for his outstanding performance in Rajya Sabha.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) August 5, 2019

प्रधान मंत्री जी - आपका हार्दिक अभिनन्दन. मैं अपने जीवन में इस दिन को देखने की प्रतीक्षा कर रही थी. @narendramodi ji - Thank you Prime Minister. Thank you very much. I was waiting to see this day in my lifetime.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Update at 11:10 pm

Tributes are pouring in for the former EAM.

Congress tweeted expressing its condolences for her loved ones.

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

Shashi Tharoor also tweeted saying he was saddened by the news of her demise. "Shocked & saddened by this news. I last saw Sushmaji at the PM Modi's swearing-in two months ago. She was a brilliant speaker in Hindi, a genuine "people's person" in Government and I was proud of our excellent relationship when I chaired the External Affairs Committee. Om Shanti..."

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Update at 11:12 pm

Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, & Pralhad Joshi have also reached AIIMS, Delhi where Former External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, passed away.

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Update at 11:24 pm

Union Minister and BJP MP from Begusarai Giriraj Singh also tweeted saying that he was pained at the news of her death.

यह तो झकझोर देने वाली खबर है..ये ख़बर तो सदमा दे गया ।
प्रभु उनकी आत्मा को शांति दे। https://t.co/HrmicaEzrh
— Shandilya Giriraj Singh (@girirajsinghbjp) August 6, 2019

BJP leader Kiran Bedi said she lost a dear friend.

Lost a dear friend just now in @SushmaSwaraj. Unbelievable.
Truly tragic for the whole nation.
— Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Update at 11:45 pm

PM Narendra Modi also condoled 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'.

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Update at 11:47 pm

Rajnath Singh also tweeted on Swaraj's demise and said her contributions to the nation will be remembered

Smt Sushma Swaraj served the nation with diligence and brilliance. Her contribution to the nation and the party will always be remembered.

I offer my heartfelt tributes to her and extend my condolences to her bereaved family.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 6, 2019

Smriti Irani left a heartfelt post on Twitter.

I have an axe to grind with you Didi . You made Bansuri pick a restaurant to take me for a celebratory lunch. You left without fulfilling your promise to the two of us.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourns Sushma Swaraj's death

PM Modi has issued a statement on the passing away of Sushma Swaraj:

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 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

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

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

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

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind condoles Sushma Swaraj's demise

The President of India has issued a tweet condoling the demise of Sushma Swaraj. He has written that the country has lost a much loved leader who epitomised dignity, courage & integrity in public life.

Extremely shocked to hear of the passing of Smt Sushma Swaraj. The country has lost a much loved leader who epitomised dignity, courage & integrity in public life. Ever willing to help others, she will always be remembered for her service to the people of India #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condoles Sushma Swaraj's demise

Mamata Banerjee has said:

"Even though our ideologies differed, we shared many cordial times in Parliament", and called her an outstanding politician, leader and human being.

Deeply saddened, shocked at the sudden passing away of Sushma Swaraj Ji.I knew her since the 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 Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Arun Jaitley condoles Sushma Swaraj's demise

Arun Jaitley has called Sushma Swaraj one of the most outstanding politicians in the present era

Saddened, pained & broken on demise of Sushmaji. She was one of the most outstanding politicians in the Present Era. She distinguished in all positions. She held Senior Positions with the Party, NDA Govt. & while in opposition. She leaves behind a void which is difficult to fill.
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

BJP to pay tribute

BJP working president JP Nadda:

Sushma Swaraj's mortal remains will be taken first to her residence and then to BJP headquarters at noon on Wednesday.

She will be given full state honours.

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Former President Pranab Mukherjee condoles Sushma Swaraj's demise

Shocked beyond words & distressed at the passing away of Smt #SushmaSwaraj. An astute parliamentarian, an effective orator & an excellent humane leader, she will forever be remembered and missed. Hers was a story of hard work to heights!
My deepest condolences and prayers.
— Pranab Mukherjee (@CitiznMukherjee) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Harish Salve condoles her demise

Former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve condoles Sushma Swaraj's demise. The former EAM had thanked him just recently when he had successfully defended Kulbhushan Jadhav at the ICJ

Former SG Harish Salve talks to Republic TV, mourns Former EAM Sushma Swaraj's sudden demise

LIVE updates here - https://t.co/LGCyJUEBn5 pic.twitter.com/OKQV3SimXv
— Republic (@republic) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Puducherry L-G Kiran Bedi condoles Sushma Swaraj

Lt Guv of Puducherry Kiran Bedi talks to Republic TV, mourns Former EAM Sushma Swaraj's sudden demise

LIVE updates here - https://t.co/Ar5oNWEpM1 pic.twitter.com/rharjGBsjG
— Republic (@republic) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Ravi Shankar Prasad breaks down

Sushma Swaraj's long-time colleague Ravi Shankar Prasad breaks down while condoling her demise

I have no words: Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad mourns Former EAM Sushma Swaraj's sudden demise

LIVE updates here - https://t.co/LGCyJUEBn5 pic.twitter.com/LvmmOKkc4A
— Republic (@republic) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Former PM HD Devegowda condoles Sushma Swaraj's demise

Former PM HD Deve Gowda talks to Republic TV, pays tributes on Former EAM Sushma Swaraj's demise

LIVE updates here - https://t.co/LGCyJUEBn5 pic.twitter.com/AgKLRV4vww
— Republic (@republic) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Nitin Gadkari hails Sushma Swaraj's contributions to the BJP

Union Minister & BJP leader Nitin Gadkari: Passing away of Sushma ji is a personal loss for me, BJP, & 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. #SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/UGiXjqs0Oe
— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan condoles Sushma Swaraj's death

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan: I'm deeply saddened, I never thought Sushma ji will leave us so early. She loved & guided me as an elder sister for 3 decades. She had extraordinary personality & talent, she was a caring human. pic.twitter.com/IreJKcS9Rh
— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Ghulam Nabi Azad pays tribute

G N Azad, Congress: We're shocked, we never imagined that she'll leave us so soon. I knew her since 1977 when I was in youth Congress, we knew each other for last 42 years. We never called each other by name, she used to call me 'bhai' & I used to call her 'behen'. #SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/A9Iua6LE6P
— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Rahul Gandhi pays tribute

Rahul Gandhi extends his condolences:

Rahul Gandhi: I’m shocked to hear about demise of #SushmaSwaraj Ji, an extraordinary political leader, a gifted orator & an exceptional Parliamentarian, with friendships across party lines. My condolences to her family in this hour of grief. May her soul rest in peace.(File pics) pic.twitter.com/S9pRzQDaiL
— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2019

01:53 IST, August 7th 2019

Update at 1:53 AM

PM Modi is likely to pay his last respects to Sushma Swaraj at 8 AM

Updated 01:53 IST, August 7th 2019