New Delhi, August 6: The last rites of Sushma Swaraj will be performed at Lodhi Road electric crematorium thereafter today, said Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda. Sushma Swaraj, India's former external affairs minister, died at All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi late on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. The mortal remains of Swaraj have been kept at her residence in the national capital.

"Sushma Ji is no more with us, it is a sad incident for not only BJP but the whole country. She inspired us, her last tweet tells us how she was involved in serving the nation in an emotional way," Nadda told reporters. "Her mortal remains will be kept at her residence for people to pay last respects. Around 12 pm, her mortal remains will be brought to BJP headquarters," the BJP leader said. Sushma Swaraj Bids Goodbye To External Affairs Ministry In Narendra Modi Cabinet, Leaves Twitter Teary-Eyed.

At 3 pm, Swaraj's body will be taken to Lodhi Road crematorium where her last rites will be performed with full state honours. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Swaraj, who was External Affairs Minister in his first government, lauding her services in helping Indians abroad. Sushma Swaraj Tweets 'Hum Hain Na' to Man Stranded in Saudi Arabia, Wins Hearts Again.

"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," PM Modi tweeted. Sushma Swaraj Dies: Gautam Gambhir And Virender Sehwag Lead Sportspersons' Tributes For India's Favourite Politician.

"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," the prime minister said in a series of tweets.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia were among those who condoled her death.

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