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Updated August 7th, 2019 at 22:24 IST

Sushma Swaraj passes away: Haryana govt condoles untimely demise of former EAM, declares a 2-day mourning in state

Following the untimely demise of the respected Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, the Haryana Government on Wednesday announced the observance of a two day mourning of the entire state in honour of the former External affairs Minister who passed away at the age of 67 due to cardiac arrest on August 6. 

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Following the untimely demise of the respected senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, the Haryana government on Wednesday announced the observance of a two-day mourning in the entire state in the honour of the former External Affairs Minister who passed away at the age of 67 due to cardiac arrest on August 6. 

The CMO of Haryana took to Twitter to make a public announcement,

The office further added,

READ: Sushma Swaraj Passes Away: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Condoles His Predecessor's Demise, Declares 2-day Mourning In Delhi

In addition, the Haryana government also passed an order that the flags on all government building will be flown at half-mast for the upcoming two days to mark the morning of the former Chief Minister of Delhi, Sushma Sawraj. The government also directed that no celebrations shall be held in government buildings for the next two days during the mourning period.

Delhi government declares two-day mourning for former CM

This announcement came after the Delhi Government's decision to observe a 2 day mourning period to pay respect to the late veteran political leader.No entertainment events will be allowed during this period, however, all other government business and programmes including the Anganwadi programme at the IG Indoor Stadium will continue as scheduled.

Sushma Swaraj passes away

Former Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had passed away on Tuesday night, after having suffered a cardiac arrest in New Delhi. The senior BJP leader was taken to AIIMS at quarter to nine in a critical condition on Tuesday evening. Senior BJP leaders in the likes of Nitin Gadkari and Dr Harshvardhan had accompanied her to AIIMS where she breathed her last.

Many eminent personalities, including politicians, actors and other celebrities across various domains took to social media to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Sushma Swaraj.

READ: Sushma Swaraj Passes Away: 'Hours Before Demise, She Had Told Me To Collect Re 1 Fee For Kulbhushan Jadhav Case', Shares Harish Salve

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Published August 7th, 2019 at 15:23 IST

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