Reactions pour in as Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday remembered lateSushmaSwaraj as the MP who with her oratory skills and photographic memory used to make Opposition members nervous in Parliament.

Hailing Swaraj's contribution as external affairs minister, Mahajan said, "Swaraj was India's voice at international platforms, who would aggressively put India's side before the international community".

Mahajan reminisced that Swaraj was her "good friend" though she was much younger to the former speaker.

I offer my prayers and 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: The Dalai Lama on Sushma Swaraj.

You stood tall amongst giants... #SushmaSwaraj ji .. we will miss you #WomanPower 🙏🏽🙏🏽 #Respect #Rip pic.twitter.com/KVXjbCDiXB

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 6, 2019

Jaya Prada, BJP: We called her ‘didi’ & today she is no more with us. She was a mother, a sister, a huge politician & a great orator as well. She did a lot for the country, especially for the poor. We have lost a great, honest & a remarkable leader. #SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/jdTmNNa5OY

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019

Sushma Swaraj, a cultured, graceful and an efficient leader. Even though, ideologies differed, she had the flair to make everyone feel integrated. She will always be remembered for this. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena pays its homage to Sushmaji. #SushmaSawraj

— Raj Thackeray (@RajThackeray) August 7, 2019

Geeta, the Indian girl who was brought back from Pakistan in 2015 when late Sushma Swaraj was External Affairs Minister, pays tribute.

Geeta, a hearing and speech impaired girl who was brought to India from Pakistan three years ago.

"Geeta is the daughter of India. Even if she does not meet her family, she will never be sent back to Pakistan. The Indian government will foster her," Sushma Swaraj had said.

#WATCH Indore: Geeta, the Indian girl who was brought back from Pakistan in 2015 when late Sushma Swaraj was External Affairs Minister, pays tribute. #MadhyaPradesh pic.twitter.com/OtksbYMpff

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019

Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong said in his tweet, "Sad to learn about the passing away of Smt Sushma Swaraj, former Minister of External Affairs of India. Appreciate her contributions to China-India relations. Express my deep condolences to her family."

Sarabjit Singh's sister Dalbir Kaur:Could not believe that she would leave us so soon, still can't. It's a huge loss for the entire country. She always helped people. Whether it was Hamid Ansari, Sarabjit, Geeta or Jadhav, she helped all. May her soul rest in peace.

Sarabjit Singh's sister Dalbir Kaur:Could not believe that she would leave us so soon, still can't. It's a huge loss for the entire country. She always helped people. Whether it was Hamid Ansari, Sarabjit, Geeta or Jadhav, she helped all. May her soul rest in peace. #SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/YHcrejm5o7

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019

Let us express our deepest condolences on the premature passing away of #SushmaSwaraj.
She was well known in #Russia as steadfast defender & promoter of international interests of #India and its global power reputation, a sincere and true friend of Russia!@mfa_russia @MEAIndia https://t.co/fBR0Rc0BhH pic.twitter.com/pPwGuZ2vtD

— Russia in India (@RusEmbIndia) August 7, 2019

Condolences to the family of Smt Sushma Swaraj, ll miss twitter melee with her, she was a giant in her own right, RIP https://t.co/MEVgLAK5jM

— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) August 6, 2019

She was one of the finest human beings. An uncompromising leader and strong parliamentarian. Anyone in need could reach her and she responded. This is a loss to the nation. My condolences to the family and her followers.#SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/s1xywpe74J

— Kanimozhi (கனிமொழி) (@KanimozhiDMK) August 7, 2019

An artist from Uttar Pradesh's Amroha, Mohammad Zuhaib, pays his last respects to former External Affairs Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj by making a charcoal portrait.

An artist from Uttar Pradesh's Amroha, Mohammad Zuhaib, pays his last respects to former External Affairs Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader #SushmaSwaraj by making a charcoal portrait. pic.twitter.com/ElNAmhRoOe

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019

"Resplendent tribute to gentleness and simplicity, oratory speaker, senior party leader and former foreign minister of the country, Adarniya Sushma Swaraj ji," the BJP party's official twitter handle tweeted.

सौम्यता और सादगी की प्रतिमूर्ति, ओजस्वी वक्ता, पार्टी की वरिष्ठ नेता व देश की पूर्व विदेश मंत्री आदरणीया सुषमा स्वराज जी को अश्रुपूरित श्रद्धांजलि। pic.twitter.com/at4KpTvi7O

— BJP (@BJP4India) August 7, 2019

Extremely sad to hear about the passing away of #SushmaSwaraj ji...she was such a dynamic leader, someone who was unanimously admired and respected by all. My thoughts and prayers with her family. May her soul rest in peace 🙏🏻

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 7, 2019

#TeamMEA mourns the sad demise of former External Affairs Minister #sushmaswaraj. Enjoying immense respect within the Ministry and outside, for her compassionate and amiable personality, she has left a lasting legacy for putting people at the core of Indian diplomacy. pic.twitter.com/LWUyZVyz2q

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 7, 2019

Sad to hear of the passing of Smt #SushmaSwaraj ji she was a remarkable leader, who entered public life at a young age & went on to serve society with utmost diligence & compassion.She will always be remembered for her good work. My deepest condolences to her family & admirers.

— UT Khadér (@utkhader) August 7, 2019

We express our sincere condolences to the people of #India on the premature passing away of the former FM of this friendly country @SushmaSwaraj. pic.twitter.com/RfDjVVyssK

— MFA Russia 🇷🇺 (@mfa_russia) August 6, 2019

Deeply saddened, shocked at the sudden passing away of Sushma Swaraj Ji.I knew her since the 1990s.Even though our ideologies differed, we shared many cordial times in Parliament. An outstanding politician, leader, good human being.Will miss her.Condolences to her family/admirers

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 6, 2019

K P Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal: "Deeply shocked to learn of the passing away of Smt. Sushma Swaraj, a senior political leader of India and former External Affairs Minister. Heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the Government and people of India as well as to the bereaved family members.

I fondly recall how intimately she used to call me brother and share feelings of affinity."

"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. Om Shanti."

"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.

Sushma Ji 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.

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.

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.

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."

Dean of Diplomatic Corps, Hans Dannenberg Castellanos: "The diplomatic community in Delhi joins the nation in sorrow on the sad demise of a great woman in Indian politics. During her tenure as Foreign Minister, she strengthened the position of India in the world."

Mayawati: "Sushma Swaraj ji's demise personally saddens me. She was an able politician, administrator & a good orator. Her personality was very friendly, even with members of the opposition. I pray to nature to give her family the strength to cope with this loss."

Deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Behinji Sushma Swaraj. A tall leader and a great orator and people’s person. My profound condolences to the people of India and her family and friends. @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/fHT70dH58J

— Hamid Karzai (@KarzaiH) August 6, 2019

Shocked at the untimely demise of Smt. @SushmaSwaraj. Paid my respects and expressed my condolences to her family. Her speeches in the Parliament, full of substance and firepower, motivated several of us. Sharing a photo from the 2014 swearing in ceremony. pic.twitter.com/in8y5k0OwO

— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) August 6, 2019

I’m saddened to hear of the untimely demise of Sushma Swaraj, former EAM of India. My deepest condolences to ppl & govt of India on the loss of a distinguished public figure who represented her country with distinction & determination.

BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Babul Supriyo, & Manoj Tiwari pay tribute to former External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, at her residence in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/fBolhhLxAN

— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2019

I’m saddened to hear of the untimely demise of Sushma Swaraj, former EAM of India. My deepest condolences to ppl & govt of India on the loss of a distinguished public figure who represented her country with distinction & determination.

I am deeply saddened by the sad demise of Former Union Minister, ex-CM of Delhi @SushmaSwaraj ji. A loss to our Nation.
May God give her family the courage to bear this pain.#SushmaSwaraj

— H D Devegowda (@H_D_Devegowda) August 6, 2019

भारतीय राजनीतिक क्षितिज का चमकता हुआ सूर्य आज श्रीमती सुषमा स्वराज जी के रूप में अस्त हो गया है। वह एक कुशल प्रशासक और संवेदनशील राजनेता थी। वह एक ओजपूर्ण वक्ता के साथ ही शालीन एवं सजग व्यक्तित्व थी। आज देश ने एक बहुमूल्य राजनेता को खो दिया है। #sushmaswaraj pic.twitter.com/sNzPUdMVjv

— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) August 6, 2019

सुषमा जी के निधन के समाचार से अत्यंत दुख पहुंचा है, यह बहुत पीड़ा देने वाला समाचार है। उनका ऐसे चले जाना स्वीकार नही कर पा रहा हूँ।

ईश्वर उन्हें मोक्ष प्रदान करें व उनके परिजनों को यह अपार दुख सहन करने की शक्ति दें।

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) August 6, 2019

• She (Sushma) was a good friend of Bangladesh. With her death Bangladesh has lost a good friend: Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan: I'm deeply saddened, I never thought Sushma ji will leave us so early. She loved & guided me as an elder sister for 3 decades. She had extraordinary personality & talent, she was a caring human. pic.twitter.com/IreJKcS9Rh

— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2019

And she stood the tallest. An epitome of integrity, efficiency and enormous commitment to work, #SushmaSwaraj ji was an extremely pious soul. The country will always remember the commendable work done by her. Our thoughts are with her family and admirers in this unfortunate hour. pic.twitter.com/OcKyZtcFUB

— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) August 6, 2019

Fierce, result-driven & a people’s person - she was all of that & more. A true leader. Still unable to process the news of #sushmaswaraj Ji’s passing away. Extremely disturbed! A big loss for our nation. May you rest in peace! pic.twitter.com/aLUnXfBvi4

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) August 6, 2019

My family & I are in complete shock to learn the tragic news of dear Sushma ji’s sudden demise. She was a motherly figure for all of us; an extremely respected stateswoman; exceptional orator & a very loving, caring & warm soul. Will miss her dearly.🙏#sushmaswaraj#RIPSushmaJi pic.twitter.com/bJCyKLeIa0

— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) August 6, 2019

❤️Forever. #SushmaSwaraj ji.
Thank you for letting me cook for you on your every trip to NY. And always blessing me by saying “Conquer the World my Son”. You were the spirit of Mother India. #RIP💔 pic.twitter.com/o18adpDxUS

— Vikas Khanna (@TheVikasKhanna) August 6, 2019

Deeply grieved to hear the demise of my good friend Smt #SushmaSawraj; Stateswoman extraordinaire, diplomat par excellence; A warm human being. Key architect of renewed Maldives-India friendship. Sincere condolences to bereaved family and people of India. May she rest in peace! pic.twitter.com/kcxbdsimxI

— Abdulla Shahid 🎈 (@abdulla_shahid) August 6, 2019

श्रीमती सुषमा स्वराज के आकस्मिक निधन से सब स्तब्ध हैं।

देश ने एक कुशल नेत्री, मीठी वाणी की बेहतरीन वक़्ता व राजनीतिक सीमाओं से परे जा संवाद तथा मित्रता बनाने वाली इंसान को खो दिया है।

हरियाणा से राजनीतिक जीवन की शुरुआत व प्रान्त से जुड़ी उनकी अद्भुत यादें सदैव स्मरण रहेंगी। pic.twitter.com/8XcW4CdvqD

— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) August 6, 2019

Heartfelt condolences to family and admirers of #SushmaSwaraj ji. Om Shanti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/c3RTBJxgXe

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 6, 2019

Shocked beyond words & distressed at the passing away of Smt #SushmaSwaraj. An astute parliamentarian, an effective orator & an excellent humane leader, she will forever be remembered and missed. Hers was a story of hard work to heights!
My deepest condolences and prayers.

— Pranab Mukherjee (@CitiznMukherjee) August 6, 2019

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.

Om Shanti 🙏

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 6, 2019

Shocked and saddened to hear about the untimely passing away of Smt. Sushma Swaraj ji. A towering personality, whose service to the nation is unparalleled. My condolences to her family is this hour of grief. India will miss her dearly. pic.twitter.com/hMNCZEdI0n

— Dr. Pramod Sawant (@DrPramodPSawant) August 6, 2019

Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress: We're shocked, we never imagined that she'll leave us so soon. I knew her since 1977 when I was in youth Congress, we knew each other for last 42 years. We never called each other by name, she used to call me 'bhai' & I used to call her 'behen'

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. pic.twitter.com/CIyo7dBlKo

— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2019

Deeply shocked to learn of the passing away of Smt Sushma Swaraj. Difficult to accept this news. The whole nation grieves, the Foreign Ministry even more so.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 6, 2019

Deeply shocked by the sudden demise of Smt. Sushma Swaraj. Her death is a huge loss to the country & personal loss to me. She was an excellent administrator, outstanding Parliamentarian & a remarkable orator. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved family members. #sushma

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) August 6, 2019

पूर्व विदेश मंत्री, वरिष्ठ नेत्री, दीदी सुषमा स्वराज जी के आकस्मिक निधन से मन अत्यंत पीड़ित है।
उनका निधन भाजपा एवं देश की राजनीति के लिए एक अपूर्णीय क्षति है।
ईश्वर उनकी आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करें एवं शोकाकुल परिवार को दुःख सहने की शक्ति दे। ॐ शांतिः 🙏

— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) August 6, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the family & loved ones of former EAM of India, Smt. 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.#SushmaSwaraj

— Alexandre Ziegler (@FranceinIndia) August 6, 2019

#SushmaSwaraj -a true leader a powerful orator a gentle soul. You have gone too soon. Deeply saddened.Value and will cherish the moments spent learning from you.🙏🏼

— Prasoon Joshi (@prasoonjoshi_) August 6, 2019

Extremely shocked to hear of the passing of Smt Sushma Swaraj. The country has lost a much loved leader who epitomised dignity, courage & integrity in public life. Ever willing to help others, she will always be remembered for her service to the people of India #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 6, 2019

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday expressed shock over the death of senior BJP leader and former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

सात बार लोक सभा सदस्य और तीन बार विधानसभा सदस्य रहीं सुषमा जी ने दिल्ली की मुख्यमंत्री और केन्द्रीय मंत्रिमंडल में विभिन्न दायित्व निभाये।

लोक सभा में विपक्ष की नेता के रूप में सुषमा स्वराज जी भाजपा की मुखर आवाज बनी। उनके रूप में हमने एक विरले, सरल व सादगीपूर्ण नेता खोया है।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 6, 2019

A force of nature she was. Too young to go. Saddened to hear this untimely news. A nation’s loss. #SushmaSwaraj #RIPSushmaSwaraj

— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) August 6, 2019

Nation mourns today the loss of one of the strongest leaders & finest spokespersons India has seen. Her work as the MEA has been impeccable & as a politician she inspired many women to enter politics. May her soul rest in peace. #OmShanthi#SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/aAWBCdUl5M

— B.S. Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) August 6, 2019

I'm shocked to learn about the sudden demise of Former Chief Minister of Delhi, Former Union Minister @SushmaSwaraj ji. May her soul rest in peace. My condolences to her family and loved ones.#SushmaSwaraj

— H D Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) August 6, 2019

Sushma Ji 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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2019

श्रीमती सुषमा स्वराज जी के दुखद निधन से मुझे गहरा आघात लगा है। उन्होंने हमेशा मुझे बड़ी बहन का स्नेह दिया और संगठनात्मक सलाह देकर राजनीतिक अभिभावक का फ़र्ज़ निभाया। भारतीय राजनीति में मज़बूत विपक्षी और पूर्व विदेश मंत्री के तौर पर उनकी भूमिका को सदैव स्मरण किया जाएगा।

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) August 6, 2019

Sushmaji rose through the ranks to become the External Affairs Minister of India.

During her tenure as the Foreign Affairs Minister she introduced a new sensitivity and sensibility in the functioning of the MEA. She was known as the People’s Minister.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 6, 2019

I have an axe to grind with you Didi . You made Bansuri pick a restaurant to take me for a celebratory lunch. You left without fulfilling your promise to the two of us.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) August 6, 2019

My sincere condolences on passing away of #Sushmaswaraj ji. One of the finest leader of our country.She was special and we will miss her.Sending my prayers to family and friends. pic.twitter.com/BeYy6S9TmN

— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) August 6, 2019

Shocked at the sudden demise of Smt. @SushmaSwaraj ji, India's Ex-Foreign Minister and veteran Parliamentarian. Salute her service to the Nation. May her soul rest in peace#RIPSushmaSwarajJi pic.twitter.com/DauIJx6nZh

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) August 6, 2019

सुषमा जी 🙏🏻 आपके नाम में और काम में “माँ” जैसी अच्छाई थी... देश कैसे बर्दाश्त करेगा यह सदमा!

With a heavy heart, I share that India’s truly respected and loved statesman @SushmaSwaraj Ji is no more. #SushmaSwaraj

— Manjinder S Sirsa (@mssirsa) August 6, 2019

Sad to hear the terrible news of ⁦@SushmaSwaraj⁩ 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.#ShraddhanjaliForSushmahttps://t.co/Fxnv4QzB3F

— Dinesh Gundu Rao / ದಿನೇಶ್ ಗುಂಡೂರಾವ್ (@dineshgrao) August 6, 2019

I'm beyond aggrieved at the passing away of Smt. Sushma Swaraj 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 India

Shocked & saddened by this news. I last saw Sushmaji at PM's swearing-in two months ago. She was a brilliant speaker in Hindi, a genuine "people's person" in Government &I was proud of our excellent relationship when I chaired the External Affairs Committee: Shashi Tharoor

We are saddened to hear about the untimely demise of Smt Sushma Swaraj. Our condolences to her family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/T9wg739c8i

— Congress (@INCIndia) August 6, 2019

#WATCH Union Minister RS Prasad tears up while talking about #SushmaSwaraj; says, "when I came back from Parliament today, I saw her tweet(Swaraj tweeted on Article 370 revoked-"I was waiting to see this day in my lifetime"), & then news came that she is no more. I've no words." pic.twitter.com/M9eLmJjg1i

— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2019

Saddened, pained & broken on demise of Sushmaji. She was one of the most outstanding politicians in the Present Era. She distinguished in all positions. She held Senior Positions with the Party, NDA Govt. & while in opposition. She leaves behind a void which is difficult to fill.

— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) August 6, 2019