City
Epaper

Delhi LG condoles Sushma Swaraj's death

By IANS | Updated: August 7, 2019 01:25 IST

Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal on Wednesday expressed sadness on the demise of former Delhi Chief Minister and Union Minister Sushma Swaraj, and called her a bold, visionary and humane leader.

Open in App

"Extremely saddened to learn about Sushmaji's tragic untimely departure. A bold, visionary and humane leader, she will sorely be missed by all. May her soul rest in eternal peace," Baijal tweeted.

Swaraj, a senior BJP leader, was Delhi's first woman Chief Minister and also former Union Minister. She passed away at the age of 67 late on Tuesday here.

Lok Sabha MPs from Delhi also expressed their sadness on her death.

"I am in grief to hear about Sushma Swaraj's sudden demise. Her presence will indeed be missed across the political spectrum of this country. She was very Special and widely respected leader," tweeted North-West Delhi MP Hans Raj Hans.

West Delhi MP Parvesh Sahib Singh said he is not able to find words to express his emotions.

Sharing a picture of Swaraj from younger days, New Delhi MP Meenakashi Lekhi tweeted: "Rest in peace Sushma. Your light will guide us on and on and on."

East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir said Sushma Swaraj will be remembered as the most endearing and helpful politic of recent times.

"I'm beyond aggrieved at the passing away of Sushma Swaraj. A veteran politician and a pillar of the BJP, she was loved by everyone. She will be remembered as the most endearing and helpful politic of recent times. My condolences to her family and friends. A huge loss for India," Gambhir tweeted.

( With inputs from IANS )

Tags: Sushma SwarajNew DelhiSushmaGautam Gambhirbjp
Open in App

Related Stories

Social ViralViral Video: Snake Found Inside Train Toilet, Internet Reacts

NationalMadurai BJP Woman Functionary Saranya Found Dead, Decapitated in Thanjavur

MaharashtraPower Struggle in Maharashtra? Gulabrao Deokar, Satish Patil Join Ajit Pawar’s NCP Amid Mahayuti Rift

EntertainmentAjith Kumar Injured in Fan Frenzy After Padma Bhushan Award Ceremony, Actor Hospitalized In Chennai

MaharashtraOver 10,000 Pakistani Nationals Traced in Maharashtra and Delhi Post-Palgham Terror Attack

National Realted Stories

NationalMamata Banerjee’s post hailing India after ‘Operation Sindoor’ attracts snide comments on social media

National'No more', India's firm message to terror networks after Operation Sindoor

NationalCongress must clarify whether it stands with India or Pakistan: Karnataka BJP on peace message

NationalIn just 25 minutes, India’s Operation Sindoor strikes 9 terror Camps in Pak, kills 70 terrorists

NationalColonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh steer India's Operation Sindoor briefing