August 8, 2019
India’s former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj,
who passed away on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest at
AIIMS hospital, was cremated with full state honours at Lodhi Road
crematorium on Wednesday evening. Her daughter Bansuri
Swaraj performed the last rites. Sushma’s husband Swaraj
Kaushal and daughter broke down in tears when officials wrapped
Sushma’s mortal remains in tricolour. They paid salute as state honours
were accorded to Sushma. Renowned personalities from film, sports and
politics paid their respects to India’s most beloved leader.
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,
Former Indian Cricket Player.
Swaraj’s mortal remains were initially kept at her residence, and later
taken to BJP headquarters by around 11 am on Wednesday for people to pay
final respects. Many renowned personalities attended Sushma’s last rites,
including India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home
Minister Amit Shah and former BJP leader LK
Advani.President of India Ramnath Kovind also paid
his respects to Sushma Swaraj.
“The nation has lost a genial and giant personality who worked tirelessly
for the welfare of the people. She will always be remembered for her service
to the nation, statesmanship, work ethic and affable charisma”, tweeted
Ramnath Kovind, President of India.
“Paid my last respects to Smt. #SushmaSwaraj ji. A day of many memories,
including of a special Minister-Secretary partnership of which we were both
proud. Will miss her humour and affection”, tweeted Dr S
Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India.
Sushma Swaraj was one of the most respected and loved politicians in India.
Her dignified attitude and calm composure in handling situations was looked
up by many people from across politics. Thousands of people came to pay last
respects to their favourite leader. Tributes poured in from across the world
for Sushma Swaraj who represented India at various international platforms.
Source: https://newzhook.com/story/sushma-swaraj-cremated-with-full-state-honours
