Former President Pranab Mukherjee: Shocked beyond words & distressed at passing away of Sushma Swaraj. An astute parliamentarian, an effective orator&an excellent humane leader, she'll forever be remembered & missed. Hers was a story of hard work to heights!
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Former President Pranab Mukherjee Expresses Condolences Over the Demise of Sushma Swaraj: Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, August 6, 2019
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07 Aug, 00:29 (IST)
Sushma Swaraj ji's body will be at her home till 12 noon. At BJP office till 3 pm. Funeral at Lodhi Road electric crematorium thereafter on Aug 7 : BJP working president J P Nadda.
07 Aug, 00:19 (IST)
Mortal remains of Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj being taken from All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to her Delhi residence, where they will be kept tonight.
07 Aug, 00:18 (IST)
Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress arrives at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, where Former External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, passed away due to cardiac arrest.
07 Aug, 00:16 (IST)
Ambassador of France to India: My heartfelt condolences to the family & loved ones of former EAM of India, Sushma Swaraj ji. One of India’s most respected leaders, she showed remarkable dedication to serving her fellow citizens & took the Indo-French relationship to new heights.
07 Aug, 00:11 (IST)
Shocked at the passing away of my dear Sushma Swaraj Ji. Had the honour of working as the brand ambassador of the 'girl child' campaign under her able guidance and will cherish my personal relationship with her forever. R.I.P. ma'am.
07 Aug, 00:05 (IST)
President Ram Nath Kovind: Extremely shocked to hear of the passing of Sushma Swaraj. Country has lost a much loved leader who epitomizes dignity, courage& integrity in public life. Ever willing to help others, she'll always be remembered for her service to ppl of India.
06 Aug, 23:59 (IST)
Mortal remains of Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be taken from AIIMS to her Delhi residence and will be kept there tonight.
06 Aug, 23:56 (IST)
I’m shocked to hear about the demise of Sushma Swaraj 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.
06 Aug, 23:52 (IST)
Prakash Javadekar, Shahnawaz Hussain, Manoj Tiwari, Mahendra Nath Pandey, and other BJP leaders at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.
06 Aug, 23:46 (IST)
Ravi Shankar Prasad, Mahendra Nath Pandey & Shivraj Singh Chouhan have also reached AIIMS, Delhi where Former External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, passed away.
06 Aug, 23:40 (IST)
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.
06 Aug, 23:37 (IST)
BJP Working President Jagat Prakash Nadda arrives at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi where Former External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, passed away.
06 Aug, 23:29 (IST)
Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, & Pralhad Joshi have also reached AIIMS, Delhi where Former External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, passed away.
06 Aug, 23:28 (IST)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi where Former External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, passed away.
06 Aug, 23:25 (IST)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches AIIMS.
06 Aug, 23:24 (IST)
'Sad to hear the terrible news of Sushma Swaraj sudden demise. One of India’s great parliamentarians, who could hold her own in any debate. Respected, affable and well-liked by all. We’re going to miss her', tweets Dinesh Gundu Rao.
06 Aug, 23:20 (IST)
Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj passes away after cardiac attack at the age of 67.
06 Aug, 23:13 (IST)
Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj passes away.
06 Aug, 23:11 (IST)
Delhi: Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has been admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in a critical condition; visuals from outside the hospital.
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