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‘Extraordinary Leader’: Rahul & Others Condole Sushma’s Demise

Soon after Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj passed away late on Tuesday, 6 August, night, leaders from across the political spectrum took to Twitter to express their condolences.
Swaraj was admitted to AIIMS at around 10:15 pm after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest, and her condition was said to be “very critical”.
‘A Glorious Chapter in Indian Politics Comes to an End’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Sushma’s Swaraj’s demise, saying a glorious chapter in Indian politics had come to an end.
Stating she was “an excellent administrator” PM Modi said “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,” Modi wrote in a series of tweets on Tuesday.
The PM further said that “Sushma was a prolific orator and outstanding Parliamentarian.”
“She was admired and revered across party lines. She was uncompromising when it came to matters of ideology and interests of the BJP, whose growth she immensely contributed to,” Modi’s tweet said.
BJP president Amit Shah said that Sushma left an indelible mark in the national politics.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also took to Twitter to offer “heartfelt tributes” to the late BJP leader and extend his condolences to the bereaved family.
“Sushma Swaraj served the nation with diligence and brilliance. Her contribution to the nation and the party will always be remembered,” Singh wrote in a tweet.
BJP working president JP Nadda said that Swaraj was an example of an ideal personality, be it as an opposition leader or as external affairs minister.
“The country will always remember her as extremely simple, empathic, robust,  energetic and impressive personality,” Nadda said, adding that her death is an irreparable loss to the nation and the BJP.
‘Extraordinary Political Leader & Exceptional Parliamentarian’
The Congress too, expressed condolences to Sushma’s family and loved ones.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote in a tweet: “I am shocked to hear about the demise of Sushma Swaraj Ji, an extraordinary political leader, a gifted orator and an exceptional Parliamentarian, with friendships across party lines.”
‘Inspired Many Women to Enter Politics’
Newly elected Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa also mourned the loss, saying Sushma was “one of one of the strongest leaders and finest spokespersons India has seen.”
“Her work as the MEA has been impeccable and as a politician, she inspired many women to enter politics. May her soul rest in peace,” Yediyurappa wrote in a tweet.
‘Sushma Was Special, Will Miss Her’
Bollywood actor and Delhi’s Gurdaspur MP Sunny Deol also expressed his “sincere condolences” on Sushma’s demise. “She was special and we will miss her,” Deol said in a tweet.
Meanwhile, a number of senior ministers rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi.
Earlier during the day, Swaraj had put out a tweet congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Centre's bold move to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcate the border state into two Union Territories secured the Parliament's approval.
“Thank you Prime Minister. Thank you very much. I was waiting to see this day in my lifetime,” she had said.

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