Former foreign minister Sushma Swaraj passed away on Tuesday night after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was 67. The senior BJP leader was brought to AIIMS around 9:30 pm and was taken straight to the emergency ward. Sushma had undergone a kidney transplant in 2016. She had opted against contesting Lok Sabha polls earlier this year for health reasons.
-- Advertisement --“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,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a series of tweets.
Sushma was the first woman Chief Minister of Delhi in 1998. In 2014, she became the first full-time female external affairs minister of India. Earlier this year, Spain bestowed upon her the honour of Grand Cross Order of civil merit.
From Virat Kohli to Mary Kom, here is how the sports fraternity paid tribute to the ‘People’s Minister’ :
-- Advertisement --Deeply saddened by the sudden demise of former foreign minister @SushmaSwaraj ji.. Condolences to the family. May her soul RIP🙏 pic.twitter.com/iDC0WHYENn
— Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) August 7, 2019
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Deeply saddened by the news of Sushma Ji's demise, may her soul rest in peace. 🙏🏼
-- Advertisement --— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 7, 2019
I'm beyond aggrieved at the passing away of Smt. #SushmaSwaraj 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 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/JdI0vPxRJP
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 6, 2019
My homage to the dynamic leader #SushmaSwaraj ji. She will be always remembered for her exemplary deeds. #RIPSushmaji pic.twitter.com/iJ13hPCifU
— Col Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 7, 2019
Sushma Ji on heavenly abode May almighty God grant peace to departed soul -🙏🙏 #sushmaswarajRIP pic.twitter.com/nGxYRverFj
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) August 7, 2019
I was deeply saddened by the news of @SushmaSwaraj ji passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.🙏🏻#RIPSushmaJi
— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) August 7, 2019
Heartfelt condolences to family and admirers of #SushmaSwaraj ji. Om Shanti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/c3RTBJxgXe
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 6, 2019
RIP Sushma Swaraj. May God give her family the strength to overcome this irreparable loss.
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 7, 2019
Deeply grieved to hear the demise of Smt #SushmaSawraj ji. My condolences to her family in this hour of grief. May her departed soul Rest In Peace. #RIPSushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/HimMMoFjGH
— Mary Kom OLY (@MangteC) August 7, 2019
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of Sushma Swaraj Ji.
May her soul rest in peace.
She was an icon of women empowerment and the one who cared for citizens from all corners of the world.— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 7, 2019
Extremely saddened to hear about the sudden demise of Sushma Swaraj ji.
Respected by all along the party lines 🙏#shushmaswaraj pic.twitter.com/4LBZbX8RzF— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) August 7, 2019
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.
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) August 6, 2019
My heartfelt condolence on the sudden demise of #SushmaSwaraj ji. May her soul rest in eternal peace 🙏
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 6, 2019
Really saddened to hear about the sudden demise of our former External Affairs Minister Smt Sushma Swaraj mam. #RIPSushmaJi pic.twitter.com/xjK3xoRTQC
— Hima (mon jai) (@HimaDas8) August 7, 2019
माननीय पूर्व विदेश मंत्री सुषमा स्वराज जी के निधन से सारा राष्ट्र स्तब्ध है। एक कर्मठ नेता, भारतीय नारी का आदर्श रूप, भारतीय राजनीति का एक दमदार स्तंभ आज हमने खो दिया। ईश्वर उनके प्रियाजनों को ये पहाड़ जैसा दुख सहन करने की शक्ति प्रदान करें। ॐ शान्ती🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/yEsT0oJBKr
— Yogeshwar Dutt (@DuttYogi) August 7, 2019