Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj was cremated with full state honours at Lodhi Road electric crematorium.
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Sushma Swaraj Funeral Highlights: Veteran BJP Leader Cremated With Full State Honours
Swaraj, 67, died at AIIMS last night where she was rushed to after suffering a cardiac arrest. Shortly after she was admitted, the doctors issued a statement confirming her demise. The news left scores of Indians devastated, with netizens recalling how she came to the rescue of common man during her stint as the external affairs minister
07 Aug, 16:08 (IST)
Sushma Swaraj's last rites are being performed by her daughter Bansuri. Check out pictures below:
07 Aug, 15:10 (IST)
Final journey of Sushma Swaraj has begun and late Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader's mortal remains are being taken to the Lodhi Road Crematorium. The cremation will be held will full state honours.
07 Aug, 15:07 (IST)
"I offer my prayers & my condolences at this difficult time. Sushma Swaraj enjoyed immense respect for her compassionate concern for people and her friendly demeanour. In devoting herself to service of others, she led a very meaningful life," Dalai Lama said.
07 Aug, 14:57 (IST)
State honours have been accorded to late former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, whose mortal remains are currently kept at the BJP headquarters. The final journey to Lodhi Road Crematorium is likely to begin shortly.
Watch Video of Sushma Swaraj Being Accorded State Honours:
07 Aug, 14:38 (IST)
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) - ideological parent of the ruling BJP - has issued a statement condoling Sushma Swaraj's demise and honouring her role in Indian public life.
07 Aug, 13:48 (IST)
Mortal remains of Sushma Swaraj have been kept at the BJP headquarters, where Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and other leaders have paid their final tributes. The final journey towards Lodhi Road Crematorium will begin at 2:30 pm.
07 Aug, 12:45 (IST)
Mortal remains of Sushma Swaraj are being taken to the BJP headquarters. Political leaders and her supporters will pay their final tributes at the party office. The final journey from the BJP headquarters to Lodhi Road Crematorium will begin at 2:30pm.
07 Aug, 11:49 (IST)
Rajya Sabha members observed a minute of silence to pay tribute to late former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj. Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said, "In her untimely demise, the nation has lost an able administrator, an effective parliamentarian and a true voice of people."
07 Aug, 11:04 (IST)
Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to late Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj at her residence. Speaking to reporters outside, Shah said Swaraj's contribution to nation is "immense". The country, he said, has lost a major leader in public life.
07 Aug, 10:42 (IST)
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrived at the residence of late BJP leader Sushma Swaraj to pay their final tributes.
07 Aug, 09:54 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the residence of Sushma Swaraj to pay his final tributes. A teary-eyed PM was seen in the visuals condoling the late BJP leader's husband and other family members.
07 Aug, 09:52 (IST)
President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu have also arrived at Sushma Swaraj's residence to pay her final tributes to the late former external affairs minister.
07 Aug, 09:39 (IST)
Samajwadi party founder and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav arrived at the residence of late former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj to pay her final tribute.
07 Aug, 09:10 (IST)
BJP patriarch LK Advani has condoled the demise of Sushma Swaraj, stating that the death of the former external affairs minister is an "irreparable loss".
"The nation has lost a remarkable leader. To me, it is an irreparable loss and I will miss Sushmaji’s presence immensely. May her soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to Swaraj ji, Bansuri & all members of her family. Om Shanti," he said.
Read full statement issued by LK Advani:
New Delhi, August 7: Thousands would be attending the final journey of late former foreign affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, who passed away last night after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. Leaders cutting across party lines have arrived at her residence to pay their last tributes. Stay tuned here for the live news and updates from Sushma Swaraj's funeral.
Swaraj, 67, died at AIIMS last night where she was rushed to after suffering a heart attack. Shortly after she was admitted, the doctors issued a statement confirming her demise. The news left scores of Indians devastated, with netizens recalling how she came to the rescue of common man during her stint as the external affairs minister. Sushma Swaraj Bids Goodbye To External Affairs Ministry In Narendra Modi Cabinet, Leaves Twitter Teary-Eyed.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled her as a remarkable leader whose life was dedicated to serve the poor and the society. Her demise, Modi said, has filled an major void in Indian public life.
"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," he said. Sushma Swaraj Tweets 'Hum Hain Na' to Man Stranded in Saudi Arabia, Wins Hearts Again.
"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," the PM added.
Swaraj's mortal remains will be brought to the BJP headquarters in Delhi from her residence at 12pm. The body will be taken to Lodhi Road crematorium at 4pm, where the last rites would be performed.
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