Former Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj passed away on the night oℱf August 6, leaving the nation shocked and saddened.
The veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader took her last breath at the All🃏 India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) i𝓀n Delhi, following a cardiac arrest. She was 67 years old.
Swaraj was appointed the foreign minister i🦹n the first term of the BJP government in 2014. She opted out of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections citing healt♌h reasons.
Tributes poured in for Sushma Swaraj from several c☂urrent and former cricketers, who were devastated by the tragic news.
My heartfelt condolence on the sudden demise of ji. 🧸May her soul rest in eternal peace 🙏
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
Fierce, result-driven & a people’s person – she was all of that & more. A true leader. Still unable to process the news of Ji’s passing away. Extremely disturbed! A big loss for our nation. May you rest in peace!
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
O𝔍ne of the most loved and respected leaders in recent times. Your outstanding service to the people of India and your leadership will be dearly missed. ji 🙏🏼
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha)
Here in the West Indies and just he𒁏ard the terrible news of p🍰assing away of ji. Condolences to her family, gone too soon 🙏🏼
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
Sad to hear about the passing away of ji .🌄 Deepest condolences to her family and supporters . Om Shanti 🙏🏼
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
I'm beyond aggrieved at the passing away of Smt. A veteran politician and a pillar of the BJP, she was loved by everyone. She will be remembered as the most endearing & helpful politicians of recent times. My condolences to her family and friends. A huge loss for 🇮🇳
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir)
Heartfelt condolences to family and admirers of ji. Om Sh✱anti 🙏🏼
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Oh dear! Too young to go. Loved her feisty attitude. 🐻She did w🐟ell for India.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
you will always live in our hearts. I ca𓆉n never forget how you got me out of my emotional break down after my parents death and got me involved in parliamentary debates.
— Kirti Azad (@KirtiAzaad)
