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Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67

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By Mirror Desk Updated: Aug 07, 2019 1:04 am
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In this file photo dated May 5, 2019: Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi. Swaraj on Tuesday night admitted to AIIMS and her condition is very critical, hospital sources said. (PTI Photo)

She suffered heart attack on Tuesday, was rushed to AIIMS

Eastern Mirror Desk

Dimapur, Aug. 6: Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, 67, passed away at AIIMS on Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack in the evening, according to a report in India Today late Tuesday night.

Sushma Swaraj’s husband and other family members, along with BJP leaders Dr Harshvardhan and Nitin Gadkari were present at AIIMS.

A star minister during Modi government’s first stint, Sushma Swaraj did not contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and chose to sit out of the government this year on account of her health.

After PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony last month, Sushma Swaraj wrote an emotional message on Twitter, thanking PM Narendra Modi for giving her the opportunity to hold the office for five years.

In the tweet, Sushma Swaraj said, “Prime Minister, you gave me an opportunity to serve our countrymen and overseas Indians as the Foreign Minister for five years and personally, also, gave me respect throughout my tenure. I am very grateful to you. I pray that our government becomes very successful.”

Sushma Swaraj was an important link between the government and the people. Many political observers viewed her as a challenger to PM Narendra Modi in the initial months of the government.

However, she adjusted to the role and gave the external affairs ministry a human face for the first time. She was the troubleshooter for any Indian stuck anywhere abroad.

She took a personal interest in resolving minor issues like issuance of visa to the needy and getting relief to Indians in distress. She built an Indian human capital abroad and the response was an outpouring of support for the Modi government from the non-resident Indian community.

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By Mirror Desk Updated: Aug 07, 2019 1:04:35 am
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