Sushma Swaraj Passes Away: President Ram Nath Kovind mourns the loss leader who 'epitomised dignity, courage & integrity in public life'

President Ram Nath Kovind mourned the loss of a 'much-loved leader', Sushma Swaraj, as she passed away after having suffered a cardiac arrest in New Delhi on Tuesday night.

In a tweet, President said that he was shocked the hear the news and that the country has lost a leader who 'epitomised dignity, courage & integrity in public life.'

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)

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said that the country had lost a 'powerful leader'

पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री,वरिष्ठ नेता, प्रखर सांसद श्रीमती सुषमा स्वराज जी के असामयिक निधन से स्तब्ध हूं। देश ने आज एक ओजस्वी नेता और मैने एक निकट सहयोगी खो दिया है।नि: शब्द हूं। ईश्वर पुण्य गतात्मा को आशीर्वाद दें। #sushma

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat)

उनके शोकाकुल परिजनों और सहयोगियों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं। मेरी विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि। #sushma

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat)

PM Narendra Modi whom late former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had tweeted thanking for the achieving Kashmir Integration just hours before her passing, expressed his sadness over her demise. In a series of tweets, he spoke of her highly marking the event of her death as 'an end of a glorious chapter in politics'.

Calling her a prolific orator and outstanding Parliamentarian, he said the nation will grieve her death as she was an inspiration to all. He said that she was 'excellent administrator', and 'set high standards in every Ministry she handled'.

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 He also acknowledged her 'tireless work' as the External Affairs Minister in his first term as PM. 

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The former External Affair Minister will always be remembered for her role in the governance of the country. She kick-started her political innings in 1977 as a member of the Janata Party and at the first go was elected as the MLA Haryana. And was the youngest cabinet minister in Haryana government at the age
of 25.