The announcement is being made on the eve of her birth anniversary falling on 14th February in honour of the legacy and decades of public service of the former External Affairs Minister.
The Haryana government on Friday announced to rename the Ambala city bus stand after the name of former Union Minister late Sushma Swaraj.
Jaitley and Swaraj -- both lawyer-turned-politicians -- had a similar political trajectory -- they both rose under the tutelage of former prime minister, late Atal Bihari Vajpayi, and they both made the current prime minister, Narendra Modi, a force to reckon with. It can, thus, be but a mere coincidence that both the BJP stalwarts passed away within weeks.
The two leaders who have been active and made their marks in the pre-Modi era made a smooth transition after Narendra Modi won a landslide victory in 2014. Unlike many, they comfortably fitted in Modi's working style and were soon considered to be the two best ministers in the Prime Minister's cabinet. In that way, Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj shared a personal bond as well.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had undertaken a long journey and was also on fast due to 'navratra' but she insisted he share his thoughts. The ministry prepared a draft speech for him, the PM said.
Condolence meet for late former Union Minister & BJP leader Sushma Swaraj being held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Home Minister Amit Shah present at the meet
Special prayers for the former external affairs minister were performed at Simtokha Dzong on Wednesday. Wangchuk also sent a condolence message to Swaraj's family, the Bhutan Broadcasting Service reported.
Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of former EAM Sushma Swaraj, immerses her mother's ashes in Ganga river in Hapur
Swaraj died at the age of 67. She was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi on August 6 after suffering a cardiac arrest, where she was declared dead. Swaraj was a prominent face of woman representation in Indian politics, Sushma Swaraj has also been a core member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Ivanka Trump, the daughter of US President Donald Trump, has condoled the death of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, describing her as a champion for women in India and across the globe.
Manushi Chillar took to her Instagram to share a heartfelt post for former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday. The BJP leader left everyone saddened after her sudden demise on Tuesday night.
She has been cremated with State honours at Lodhi Crematorium. The BJP leader, known as a powerful orator and the minister with the people’s touch.
With the passsing away of Sushma Swaraj, netizens on Wednesday started demanding renaming of 'Akbar Bhawan' -- where the Overseas Indian Affairs-II Division of Ministry of External Affairs -- is housed to 'Swaraj Bhawan'.Former External Affairs Minister Swaraj passed away late on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was 67.
In a letter to Sushma Swaraj's husband Swaraj Kaushal, Rahul Gandhi said, "I am deeply saddened by the untimely demise of your wife, Sushma Swaraj ji. We have lost an extraordinary parliamentarian and a gifted orator."
Almost 2,000 police personnel were deployed across central Delhi and southeast Delhi to ensure that the funeral procession from BJP headquarters to Lodhi Road crematorium moved without any hitch, a senior officer said.
The 67-year-old veteran BJP leader Sushma Swaraj passed away on Tuesday night following a cardiac arrest. Her body was kept at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in the heart of the capital for public to pay homage.
She has been cremated with State honours at Lodhi Crematorium. The BJP leader, known as a powerful orator and the minister with the people’s touch.
Former Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj left for heaven on August 6th. She suffered from a cardiac arrest and took her last breath at AIIMS. Various TV celebrities took to social media to share condolences.
A tearful Geeta, through sign language, said Swaraj used to be concerned about her well-being “like a mother”.
Sushma Swaraj's endless love for her husband Swaraj Kaushal, a heart touching story
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